Appetizers, Dips and Snacks: Appetizers and Tapas: Brazilian Garlic Shrimp

Usually served as tapas or appetizers, this spicy shrimp can also be a light entrée.

Author: Eric Pearson, CalorieKing member
Date: December 05, 2012

Suggestions: Do not overcook the shrimp!

Serves: 4 person(s)
Yield: 4 x 4½ oz. servings

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

0.45 kg peeled shrimp
1 tsp coarse salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced thin, or to taste
1 dried hot red pepper, or to taste

Directions:

Dry the shrimp. Cover shrimp with salt and let sit 10 to 15 minutes.

In lightly oiled frying pan, sauté garlic and pepper at high temp for about a minute or so.

Add the salted shrimp. At a very high heat, sauté, stirring constantly for 2 to 5 minutes, depending upon the size of the shrimp.

Microwave Directions:

Do not microwave.