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Garlic Shrimp

Garlic Shrimp

Try this wonderful garlic shrimp recipe, it is sure to please you guests. Grilled baguette sops up every little bit of flavor. All the best, bold flavors of New Orleans all in one bowl. These super delicious Garlic Shrimp are easy to prep ahead and so quick to cook. Perfect for serving with a tossed salad or pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb. jumbo Gulf shrimp
  • 1½ tbsp. Creole seasoning
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 clove garlic
  • 1 small shallot
  • ½ c. dry sherry
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
  • ½ tsp. Kosher salt
  • 2 c. shrimp or seafood stock
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Grilled or toasted baguette slices

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In large bowl, toss shrimp with Creole seasoning; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium-low. Add garlic and shallot; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shallot starts to soften, stirring frequently. Add sherry, sugar, red pepper, and kosher salt. Heat to boiling on high. Boil 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Add stock and 1/2 cup oil. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoon oil on medium-high until hot. Arrange half of shrimp in single layer. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until deep golden brown and just cooked through, turning over once. Transfer to bowl. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Remove skillet from heat. Return reserved shrimp to skillet; add sauce (be careful, it will spatter). Stir to coat. Garnish with parsley; serve with fresh baked bread.