Serious Garlic Shrimp With Chiles

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

2. 2

   Saute the garlic until it is tender but not brown.

3. 3

   Remove with a slotted spoon, place on paper towels and reserve.

4. 4

   Increase the burner heat to high.

5. 5

   Quickly toss the shrimp with the salt and pepper in a bowl.

6. 6

   When the oil is very hot and nearly smoking, add the shrimp.

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   Saute, turning the shrimp and stirring and shaking the pan to prevent sticking, for 3 to 4 minutes or just until the shrimp are still slightly undercooked.

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   Remove from the heat.

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   With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a platter, leaving as much liquid as possible in the pan.

10. 10

    Return the pan to the burner and reduce the heat to medium.

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    Add the garlic slices and chiles and saute, stirring frequently, until the oil begins to turn orange from the chiles.

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    Stir in the clam juice, along with the shrimp and any juice that has collected on the platter.

13. 13

    Add the lime juice and parsley, bring to a boil and remove from the heat.

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    Serve immediately over Spanish rice or white rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.