Chile-Garlic Shrimp

Name: Chile-Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish); 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 whole dried red chiles; 2 teaspoons brandy; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

A flavorful Spanish-inspired dish of succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, dried chiles, and brandy, finished with fresh parsley.

8 servings

7 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish)
•10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
•2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
•2 whole dried red chiles
•2 teaspoons brandy
•2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Cooking Instructions

1.
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.
7 min