Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp with Ham and Bell Pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled, leaving the tail and the first
joint of the shell intact, and deveined
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
8 garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 pound thick sliced cooked ham, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup Oloroso Sherry
minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish if desired
slices of crusty bread as an accompaniment
Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry. Sprinkle the shrimp on both
sides with the salt and let them stand between layers of paper
towels for 10 minutes. In a large heavy skillet cook the garlic in
the oil over moderate heat, stirring until it is golden and
transfer it with a slotted spoon to a small bowl. Add the ham and
the red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook the mixture,
stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the ham deepens in color.
Add the bell pepper and cook the mixture, stirring, until the bell
pepper is softened. Add the shrimp and saute the mixture over
moderately high heat, turning the shrimp, for 3 minutes. Add the
Sherry and the garlic and simmer the mixture, stirring and turning
the shrimp occasionally, until the shrimp are just cooked through.
Transfer the shrimp mixture to a heated serving dish, sprinkle it
with parsley, and serve it with the bread.
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