Recipes Shrimp in Garlic Sauce 5.0 (4,402) 1 Review Based on a popular Spanish tapa, this dish is delicious enough to serve as a main course. You just sauté the shrimp in garlicky, spicy olive oil and then toss them with sherry, lemon juice, and a handful of parsley. The shrimp are equally good hot or at room temperature. By Food & Wine Editors Updated on December 21, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Diana Chistruga Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 4 garlic cloves, cut into thin slices 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions Diana Chistruga Ingredients. Diana Chistruga In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Diana Chistruga Add the shrimp, salt, and black pepper to the pan and stir to combine. Diana Chistruga Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just done, 4 to 5 minutes. Diana Chistruga Stir in the sherry, lemon juice, and parsley. Diana Chistruga Plate and serve. Notes Fish alternatives: Squid would be delicious with the garlic sauce. Cook it quickly (for about two minutes), or it will become tough and rubbery. Sea scallops are another option; cook them for about two minutes per side, without stirring, so they brown nicely. Deveining shrimp: Dark shrimp veins are usually removed for aesthetic purposes. We find that it's not essential to take them out, especially if you're pressed for time. Suggested Pairing Bold Mediterranean flavors welcome an easygoing wine such as a dry rosé from Spain or the south of France. If you prefer a wine with a bit more sweetness, try a White Zinfandel from California. Rate it Print