Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp With Ham & Bell Pepper Recipe

Name: Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp With Ham & Bell Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, shelled,leaving the tail and the first joint of the shell intact,and deveined (about 28); 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 8 cloves garlic, sliced thin lengthwise; ½ cup olive oil; 14 lb thick-sliced cooked ham, chopped; ¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; ⅓ cup sherry wine; minced fresh fresh parsley leaves, if desired (to garnish); crusty bread, as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

2 lbs large shrimp, shelled,leaving the tail and the first joint of the shell intact,and deveined (about 28)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
8 cloves garlic, sliced thin lengthwise
½ cup olive oil
14 lb thick-sliced cooked ham, chopped
¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
⅓ cup sherry wine
minced fresh fresh parsley leaves, if desired (to garnish)
crusty bread, as an accompaniment

1
Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry.
2
Sprinkle the shrimp on both sides with the salt and let them stand between layers of paper towel for 10 minutes.
3
In a large heavy skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is golden and transfer it with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
4
Add the ham and the red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the ham deepens in color.
5
Add the bell pepper and cook the mixture, stirring, until the bell pepper is softened.
6
Add the shrimp and saute the mixture over moderately high heat, turning the shrimp, for 3 minutes.
7
Add the sherry and the garlic and simmer the mixture, stirring and turning the shrimp occasionally, until the shrimp are just cooked through.
8
Transfer the shrimp mixture to a heated serving dish, sprinkle it with the parsley, and serve it with the bread.

3094

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

Carbs

325

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs large shrimp, shelled,leaving the tail and the first joint of the shell intact,and deveined (about 28), 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 8 cloves garlic, sliced thin lengthwise, ½ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp With Ham & Bell Pepper 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.

Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp With Ham & Bell Pepper

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