Garlicky Guava Shrimp

This recipe came from the "Sunday Night Football Cookbook", published in 2008. The book contains recipes from players, coaches, and restaurants in cities around the NFL. This was submitted by Allen Susser of Chef Allen's in Aventura Florida.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves
• 6  dried red chilies
• 2  lbs shrimp (medium size)
• 2  large guavas
• 1⁄4 cup  minced fresh parsley
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  green onion

Directions

1. Mince the garlic. Peel and devein the shrimp. Peel, seed and dice the guava. Chop the green onion.
2. In a deep skillet heat the oil on medium heat. Add the garlic and chilis and cook for about 10 seconds.
3. Turn the heat to medium high. Add the shrimp and cook about 5 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and curl up.
4. Add the guava, parsley, and salt and heat through.
5. Serve topped with the chopped green onions.