Garlic-Infused Shrimp in Chile Sauce
One of the most beloved shellfish tapas in Spain, this dish is incredibly simple yet utterly delicious. It relies on the flavors of garlic and chile pepper. Don't forget to serve it with some crusty slices of bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Ingrediënten
Serves: 4 to 6
- 1 pound of small shrimp shelled and deveined
- Kosher or sea salt
- 6 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 dried red chile pepper seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructies
- In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and let them sit for 3 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a shallow earthenware casserole dish or a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and the dried red chile pepper.
- Cook, stirring, until the garlic turns lightly golden.
- Add the shrimp to the dish and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
- If using an earthenware dish, sprinkle the dish with the chopped parsley and serve the garlic-infused shrimp hot in the dish.
- Alternatively, transfer them to a platter for serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Enjoy the wonderful flavors of this Garlic-Infused Shrimp in Chile Sauce, a classic Spanish tapa that's both easy to make and delightful to savor.
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