Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Pepper

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   Pour the olive oil into a wide, heavy-bottomed frying pan.

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   Then add the chile and garlic and, over moderate to low heat, to infuse rather than to color, fry for 2 minutes, stirring all the time.

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   Then turn the heat to high, add the shrimp, and stir-fry them for another 2 minutes or until they turn pink and are just, delicately, cooked; you want the flesh to stay tender.

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   Pour in the white wine and let it bubble up.

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   You don't want a liquid puddle around the shrimp, just enough wine to let the juices ooze into a winy sauce.

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   Another minute or so should do it.

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   Season with the salt, if necessary, and then turn into your bowl and sprinkle with parsley.

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   Eat with some good hunks of baguette.

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   I eat these carapace, head, and all: one of the reasons I designate them for solitary dinner.

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    If you want, you can add a tablespoonful or so of brandy before throwing in the wine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.