Grilled Garlic Shrimp With Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Garlic Shrimp With Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on (16/20); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon pimentos (smoked Spanish paprika); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 garlic cloves, grated; 1 lemon, zested; romesco sauce, for serving, recipe follows; Romesco Sauce; 1/4 cup marcona almonds, toasted; 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 slice white bread, crusts removed, toasted and torn into pieces (about 1-inch thick); 1 large garlic clove, grated; kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on (16/20)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon pimentos (smoked Spanish paprika)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, grated
1 lemon, zested
romesco sauce, for serving, recipe follows
Romesco Sauce
1/4 cup marcona almonds, toasted
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 slice white bread, crusts removed, toasted and torn into pieces (about 1-inch thick)
1 large garlic clove, grated
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

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In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, sugar, pimento, salt, garlic and lemon zest. Let the shrimp marinate for 20 minutes.
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Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
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When the grill pan is hot, grill the shrimp until they are just cooked through and turning pink, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with the Romesco Sauce.* (See Cook's Note).
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Romesco Sauce:
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In a food processor, process the toasted almonds until ground. Add the roasted red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, bread and garlic. Process until the mixture is smooth. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and transfer it to a serving bowl to serve alongside the grilled shrimp. ** (See Cook's Note).
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Cook's Notes:
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*The sugar in the marinade helps to caramelize the shrimp. This is a great tip to use when trying to get those char marks on your grilled foods.
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**If the consistency of the sauce is too thick, try adding more olive oil or vinegar to achieve the consistency you like.
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Wine suggestion for this recipe:
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Pinot Grigio.

650

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on (16/20), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon pimentos (smoked Spanish paprika), and more.

Yes, Grilled Garlic Shrimp With Romesco Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Garlic Shrimp With Romesco Sauce

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