Paprika Shrimp
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces shrimpThis recipe can easiy be multiplied or divided by 2, but does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Dirty Rice or Cheese Grits or Cheesy Quinoa or Cheesy Quinoa – Low Sodium Version or Smoked Gouda Polenta
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Serve with Sauteed Spinach or Parmesan Squash. or Maple Sweetened Collard Greens or Parmesan Zucchini
Serve with Cheese Grits or Dirty Rice
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Serve with Parmesan Squash or Sauteed Spinach
Ingredients
| 8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined) |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (thinly sliced) |
| 1 tsp. Paprika |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 8 Large Shallots, raw (minced) |
| 1/4 Cup Beer (or gluten-free beer) |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
| 1 Tbsp. Fresh oregano |
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 to 5 minutes until slightly translucent.
Add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
Add the beer, salt, pepper and butter. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the fresh oregano and toss for about one minute and then serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Cheese Grits
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly add the grits. Stir continuously while adding the grits. Add the salt and stir. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the grits for 12 minutes, stirring to…
Dirty Rice
In a medium-size saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water and the salt. When the liquid comes to a boil, stir in the brown rice. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Parmesan Squash
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…
Sauteed Spinach
Heat oil over high heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add sesame seeds and cook for about two minutes, stirring continuously so that they do not burn. Add the spinach and cook quickly over high heat, tossing frequently. As it begins to wilt, add the sherry, honey and nutmeg. Cook…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
I have said for a long time that simple recipes are the best recipes. This is full of Spanish flavor with paprika, oregano, shrimps, olive oil and butter. Fantastic over polenta or Cheesy Quinoa.