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Brazilian Garlic Shrimp

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Shrimp is quick-cooked over high heat in a garlic and olive oil mixture. This simple recipe yields perfectly seasoned and cooked shrimp. Eat as is or serve over rice, pasta, salad greens, etc.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  under 30 minutes
Rating: 5/5

1 review

ingredients

1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin or minced
1 dried hot red pepper, split in half

directions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper toweling. Season the shrimp on all sides with the salt.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and hot pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked.

Remove and discard the hot pepper and serve the shrimp hot.


nutrition data

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reviews & comments

  1. Smb12321 REVIEW:

    Easily one of the best dinner party appetizers on the planet. Our local Mexican store has enormous wild shrimp that really sp[ up the garlic. I add rosemary and basil for flavoring and accompany with tomatoes cooked in the same sauce.

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