Sizzling Garlic Shrimp
- 1 1/4 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Coarse salt (kosher or sea)
- 1 cup fragrant extra virgin olive oil
- 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 small dry red chile, such as arbol, crumbled
- 2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Country bread, for serving
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then sprinkle salt over them.
- Place the olive oil and garlic in a 10- to 11-inch earthenware cazuela and heat over medium-low heat until the oil shimmers and the garlic begins to sizzle gently.
- Cook until the garlic is very fragrant but not colored, 2 to 3 minutes, reducing the heat if necessary.
- Add the chile and stir for a few seconds.
- Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they just begin to turn pink, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste, stir in the parsley, and cook for a few seconds longer.
- Serve the shrimp in the cazuela with plenty of bread alongside.
- Variations: This dish can be made with large shrimp, in which case I like to cook them in their shells to preserve their texture.
- You can also prepare mushrooms, clams, or small pieces of chicken the same way.
shrimp, salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red chile, parsley, country bread
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sizzling-garlic-shrimp (may not work)