sizzling garlic shrimp

prep time:  tbd
cook time: 10 minutes
servings:  4

ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt
pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves - sliced thin lengthwise + 1 clove minced
1 red bell pepper - seeded and diced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter - softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice + lemon wedges for serving

steps:
1.  pat shrimp dry and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl.

2.  cook oil and sliced garlic in large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until garlic is golden and crisp, 3 - 4 minutes.  using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to small bowl.  add bell pepper and pepper flakes to skillet and cook until bell pepper is soft, about 3 minutes.  increase heat to high, add shrimp, and cook until edges turn pink, about 1 minutes.  flip shrimp, add sherry, and simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 minute.  using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to serving platter.

3.  add minced garlic, parsley, butter and lemon juice to skillet and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute.  adjust seasonings, pour sauce over shrimp and scatter browned garlic chips on top.  serve with lemon wedges.

- cook's country, august/september 2006