Chile-Garlic ShrimpSang An
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Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish)
10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 dried red chiles (plus more for garnish, if desired)
2 teaspoons brandy
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over high heat. Sauté garlic until browned, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and chiles; sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add brandy and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Transfer to a platter or divide equally among 8 small plates. Sprinkle with parsley, add salt to taste and serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving (5 shrimp): 160 calories
5.5 g fat
(0.9 g saturated)
2.4 g carbohydrates
0.1 g fiber
23.3 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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