Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic

Sherry, garlic, and olive oil combine with paprika to give these sizzled shrimp a Spanish flair. This recipe is also great with squid or scallops.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.25 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil is hot and garlic is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the heat to high and add shrimp. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Pour sherry into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Garnish servings with chopped parsley.