Shelly's Recipe

GRIZZLING GARLIC SHRIMP

Category: Fish and Seafood

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Table salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 cloves garlic; 6 cloves sliced thin lengthwise, 1 clove minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges for serving

Pat shrimp dry and toss with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in medium bowl.

Cook oil and sliced garlic in large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until garlic is golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to small bowl. Add bell pepper and pepper flakes to skillet and cook until bell pepper is soft, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high, add shrimp, and cook until edges turn pink, about 1 minute. Flip shrimp, add sherry, and simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to serving platter.

Add minced garlic, parsley, butter, and lemon juice to skillet and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Adjust seasonings, pour sauce over shrimp, and scatter browned garlic chips on top. Serve with lemon wedges. Serves 4