Hot Pepper and Garlic ShrimpMatthew Hranek
Recipe information
Total Time
35 min
Yield
Makes 12 servings (as part of tapas buffet)
Ingredients
2
pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per pound), peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined
10
large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1
/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1
/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1
/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Accompaniment: lemon wedges
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Preparation
Pat shrimp dry. Cook garlic, red pepper flakes, and sea salt in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is pale golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Increase heat to moderately high, then add shrimp and sauté, turning occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, then transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.