SHRIMP AL AJILLO (SHRIMP AND GARLIC)

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Provided by Gary Shteyngart

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons crushed and chopped garlic
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
1 teaspoon mild paprika
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place a large pot over low heat. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook until the garlic has softened in the oil, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the shrimp. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the pepper flakes, Tabasco and paprika. Season with salt to taste. Cover,reduce heat to low and cook until the shrimp is opaque and firm, about 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning,adding more Tabasco or red-pepper flakes if you like more heat. Serve with fried potatoes or rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 434, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 878 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Cerhys Llewellyn
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp, garlic, and olive oil all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Haq Sindhi
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This dish is a great way to enjoy shrimp on a budget. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Hannah Wambui
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I really enjoyed this dish. The garlic flavor was subtle, and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


Dylan Mccoy
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy shrimp without having to fry it. It's also a healthier option than many other shrimp dishes.


Nouman Khokhar
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious dish.


Tahir Ahmed sayam
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Lyle Randall
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing.


scott gagnon
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


enala kambi
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.


Kelvin Mwiliko
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This dish is a great way to enjoy shrimp. The garlic and olive oil really bring out the flavor of the shrimp.


Aftab Lahori
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing.


ijiwande timileyin
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This shrimp al ajillo recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.