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    Camarones con Cebollitas Rojas y Ajo (Sh


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    Aunt Saunny

    3 pounds unpeeled shrimp (16-20 shrimp per pound)
    8 firm shallots, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
    8 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
    1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1/2 lime

    Rinse shrimp in ice-water. Pat dry with paper towels. Using a small serrated knife, cut each shrimp in half lengthwise (do not peel them). Tip: Put shrimp in front of you on a cutting board with its back facing your right hand (if you are right-handed). Hold shrimp in place by putting your fingers flat on top of it. Then, carefully start sawing through it with serrated knife. Transfer to a nonreactive bowl.

    Mix together shallots, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil and salt. Add to shrimp and stir until they are completely coated. Sprinkle on cayenne and paprika and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. When oil is very hot, but not smoking, add shrimp and saute until they just turn pink, about 3 minutes.

    Squeeze in lime juice, stir and serve immediately.

    Serves 8




 

 

 


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