Shrimp Tapas Recipes

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

Steps:

• Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
• Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.

SHRIMP TAPAS

Steps:

• Combine shrimp and olives in a serving dish.
• In a skillet over medium low heat the olive oil, adding the spices (curry powder - ginger) and cook for 30 seconds.
• Toss spice mixture with shrimp and add lemon.
• Refrigerate until chilled.

SHRIMP AND CHORIZO TAPAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet or cazuela, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and saute the sliced chorizo until it begins to brown around the edges, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized around the edges and softened somewhat, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup of the sherry and cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of sherry and 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, parsley and remainder of the salt and pepper; stir to combine and remove from the heat. Serve immediately, on small plates with any accumulated cooking juices spooned over the top. Pass the bread at the table.

5 MINUTE SHERRIED SHRIMP TAPAS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and stir fry the prepared shrimp or prawns for 2-3 minutes until pink.
• Add the sherry to the pan; stir and continue to cook for 30 seconds until the shrimp are very fragrant.
• Season with Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

EASY SHRIMP TAPAS

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. or until shrimp turn pink.

SHRIMP TAPAS IN SHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook bacon in lg. skillet, over med. heat until brown and crispy. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
• Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Add oil to bacon drippings in skillet.
• Add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
• Add shrimp and garlic. Cook and stir 3 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
• Stir in Sherry, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
• Remove shrimp to serving bowl with slotted spoon.
• Cook sauce 1 min., or until reduced and thickened.
• Pour over shrimp.
• Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

LIME SHRIMP TAPAS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add flour, salt, paprika and garlic. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in shrimp and triple sec; sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp turns pink and sauce thickens slightly.
• Sprinkle with parsley and chili flakes. Shrimp may be threaded on small wooden skewers with small lime wedges.