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Garlic and Chile Shrimp
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves 4
1 small red chile pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic, crushed 16 large shrimp, peeled (leave tail shell on) and deveined Pinch of salt .
For an impressive starter, serve these super-simple, spicy shrimp with crusty white bread and plenty of napkins.
1. Wearing rubber gloves, deseed and finely slice the chile pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chile and cook gently for about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes. Turn over each shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until pink and opaque. Season with a pinch of salt and serve immediately.
Variation
To make an herbed version, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley to the pan with the garlic and chile pepper.
Tip: Prepping Shrimp
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