Classic Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

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14 garlic cloves, peeled
1 pound shrimp, large, peeled, deveined and tails removed
8 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (163.9 g)
Calories 352.3
Total Fat - 29.6 g
Saturated Fat - 4.1 g
Cholesterol - 145.7 mg
Sodium - 683.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 5.8 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
Sugars - 0.8 g
Protein - 16.3 g
Calcium - 84.1 mg
Iron - 0.7 mg
Vitamin C - 3.9 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Mince 2 garlic cloves with chef’s knife or garlic press. Toss minced garlic with shrimp, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt in medium bowl. Let shrimp marinate at room temperature for 30ish minutes

Step 2

Meanwhile, using flat side of chef’s knife, smash 4 garlic cloves. Heat smashed garlic with remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is light golden brown, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow oil to cool to room temperature. Using slotted spoon, remove smashed garlic from skillet and discard.

Step 3

Thinly slice remaining 8 cloves garlic. Return skillet to low heat and add sliced garlic, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is tender but not browned, 4 to 7 minutes. (If garlic has not begun to sizzle after 3 minutes, increase heat to medium-low.) Increase heat to medium-low; add shrimp with marinade to pan in single layer. Cook shrimp, undisturbed, until oil starts to gently bubble, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, flip shrimp and continue to cook until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Increase heat to high and add sherry vinegar and parsley.