Garlic shrimp with olives
"Delicious sounding. i cant wait to try it"
Original is 2-4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (522.9 g)
- Calories 505.8
- Total Fat - 27.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 12.3 g
- Cholesterol - 373.9 mg
- Sodium - 1506.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 15.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.5 g
- Sugars - 2.8 g
- Protein - 49.8 g
- Calcium - 286.3 mg
- Iron - 3.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 72 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Combine olives.garlic, lemon juice and crushed pepper in a bowl. let stand 14 minutes
Step 2
Over medium high heat melt butter, add the olive mixture saute for 2-3 minutes
Step 3
Pour in the wine and at a rapid simmer cook until reduced by half
Step 4
Season shrimp with salt. Saute for 4-5 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove from heat
Step 5
Serve with pasta or crusty bread
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Make sure to choose the freshest shrimp you can find.
- Taste the olives before adding them to the dish to ensure they are the right flavor.
- Substitution 1: Replace the white wine with vegetable broth. The benefit of this substitution is that it will make the dish vegetarian-friendly and reduce the amount of alcohol in the recipe.
- Substitution 2: Replace the butter with coconut oil. The benefit of this substitution is that it will make the dish vegan-friendly and provide a more healthful alternative to butter.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Capers Combine olives, garlic, lemon juice, capers and crushed pepper in a bowl. Let stand for 14 minutes. Over medium-high heat melt butter, add the olive mixture and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the wine and at a rapid simmer cook until reduced by half. Season shrimp with salt and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Serve with pasta or crusty bread.
Roasted Potatoes: Roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish for garlic shrimp with olives, as they are a great way to soak up the delicious sauce. The potatoes are easy to make and can be cooked in the same pan as the shrimp, making them a great one-pan meal!
Grilled Asparagus: Grilled asparagus is a great accompaniment to garlic shrimp with olives because it adds a fresh, crunchy texture to the dish. Grilled asparagus is also a healthy, low-carb option that pairs well with the richness of the garlic shrimp. Plus, it can be cooked in the same pan as the shrimp, making it a great one-pan meal!
FAQ
Q: What type of shrimp should I use?
A: You can use any type of shrimp for this recipe, depending on your preference. Shrimp tails are recommended, but you can also use peeled and deveined shrimp.
Q: How do I prepare the shrimp?
A: Start by rinsing the shrimp in cold water and patting them dry with a paper towel. Peel and devein them, if necessary, then season with salt and pepper. Finally, cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side.
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Fun facts:
This garlic shrimp with olives recipe is rumored to have been served to the Roman Emperor Augustus. It is said that he loved the dish so much that he declared it the "Official Dish of Rome".
The use of garlic in this recipe is said to have been popularized by the celebrity chef Julia Child. She was known for her love of garlic and often included it in many of her dishes.