SHRIMP AL AJILLO (SHRIMP AND GARLIC)

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Shrimp al Ajillo (Shrimp and Garlic) image

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

Anthonia Nwaukoni
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It looks a little too spicy for me.


Paul Howorth
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I'm allergic to shrimp, but this dish still looks delicious.


fikile assah
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this dish looks really good.


Hamada Mahmoud
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This dish looks delicious! I'm going to make it for dinner tonight.


Rustin Shirazi
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Ivy Phiri
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover.


Mo Avid
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Hammad Liaqat
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's always a hit when I make it.


Smangaliso Vilakazi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Usman Mahmood
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This dish is delicious! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


gta5 gta5
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a little bit of lemon juice to the sauce for extra brightness.


sphamandla mlaba
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were juicy and tender, and the garlic sauce was amazing. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious meal.


Shirley Cater
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Hansen
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of shrimp and garlic.


mason Clark
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.


Haseeb ahmed
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This dish is a seafood lover's dream! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the garlic sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.