Spicy Sizzling Shrimp
2021-04-19- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Ready In: 35m
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (480 g) jumbo shrimp,peeled,deveined and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups (500 ml) boiling water
- ice cubes
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic,peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cherry vinegar
- flaky sea salt,such as Maldon
Method
Step 1
In a bowl,dissolve kosher salt in boiling water. Add ice cubes until room temperature is achieved. Add shrimp and set aside for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Drain shrimp and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 3
In a large nonstick skillet,preheat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant(about 4 minutes). Gently stir in hot pepper flakes and chopped cilantro leaves.
Step 4
Add shrimp and cook,stirring and coating shrimp with a warm oil,until firm and pink(about 4 minutes).
Step 5
Using a slotted spoon,transfer cooked shrimp and garlic to a warm platter. Drizzle with sherry vinegar and add cooking oil to taste. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Step 6
Serve spicy sizzling shrimp hot.