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Spanish-style Garlic Shrimp With Ham And Bell Peppers

January 29, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Spanish	February 19	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Large shrimp, about 28
		shelled
		leaving the tail
		and the first joint
		of the shell
		intact and
		deveined
1 1/2	t	Salt
8		Garlic cloves, sliced thin
		lengthwise
1/2	c	Olive oil
1/4	lb	Thick-sliced cooked ham
		chopped
1/4	t	Dried hot red pepper flakes
1		Red bell pepper, chopped
1/3	c	Oloroso Sherry
		Minced fresh parsley leaves
		for garnish
		if desired
1		Crusty bread as an
		accompaniment

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry. Sprinkle the shrimp on both sides
with the salt and let them stand between layers of paper towel for 10
minutes. 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. 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. Add the bell pepper and cook the
mixture, stirring, until the bell pepper is softened. Add the shrimp
and saute the mixture over moderately high heat, turning the shrimp,
for 3 minutes. Add the Sherry and the garlic and simmer the mixture,
stirring and turning the shrimp occasionally, until the shrimp are
just cooked through. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a heated serving
dish, sprinkle it with the parsley, and serve it with the bread.
Serves 8 as an hors d'oeuvre.  Gourmet February 1992  Converted by
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 2075 Calories From Fat: 1115 Total Fat: 125.9g Cholesterol: 1224.7mg Sodium: 10610.7mg Potassium: 2504.2mg Carbohydrates: 73.6g Fiber: 13.1g Sugar: 9.1g Protein: 161.2g