Spanish Sizzled Shrimp

FloridaNative's Note:

No tapas buffet would be complete without garlic shrimp, the most ubiquitous of bar foods. From 'EatingWell.com' and posted for ZWT5.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 appetiz ...

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 of a dried red chili pepper
• 1 lb medium peeled and deveined shrimp (tails left on)
• kosher sea salt
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Stir oil, garlic, bay leaf and crushed red pepper (or chile) in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until garlic just begins to color, about 30 seconds.
2. Add shrimp and season with salt.
3. Stir until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes.
4. Stir in wine and lemon juice.
5. Adjust seasonings.
6. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with parsley; remove bay leaf.
7. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Az G]

What a super easy yet great tasting meal! Followed the recipe exactly, but also added some chili powder for a little kick. Served with Classic Saffron Rice. Made for ZWT5 Storybook challenge.

[KateL]

Perfect combination, I never knew how much I loved Spanish seasoning! The red pepper flakes and cilantro woke up the dish but did not overwhelm; the bay leaf made it taste different from other scampis. The inexpensive Spanish Marques de lav Villa, ~Malvasia grape~, with Toro denomination of origin, was perfect for this recipe, and also had a light, dry but pleasant taste while drinking at the table. I was generous with the garlic. Served this with delightful Warm Manchego Cheese Popovers #371154. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Florida Native! Made for ZWT5 for Spain/Portugal region.