Shrimp and Garlic with Olives
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces shrimpThis recipe can be multiplied and will make great leftovers, chilled, in sandwiches or on salads.
Serve with Brown Rice or Cilantro Rice or Low Sodium Saffron Rice or Saffron Rice
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Serve with Catalan Spinach or Sauteed Spinach or Yellow Squash and Onions
Ingredients
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 3 clove Garlic, raw (thinly sliced) |
| 4 large Green olives (green olives)(cut into slivers) |
| 8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined) |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
Instructions
Add the garlic and olives. When the garlic begins to sizzle remove the pan from the heat.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the pan in the oven for about 5 minutes.
Remove and add the shrimp. Return the pan to the oven.
Cook for about 5 minutes, remove the pan and toss well. Return the pan to the oven.
Cook for about another 3 to 5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through. Serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Cilantro Rice
In a medium sauce pain, heat the water, black pepper and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Low Sodium Saffron Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water, salt, saffron and oregano. When the water boils stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 15 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…
Saffron Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water, salt, saffron, and oregano. When the water boils stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 15 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Catalan Spinach
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and raisins and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pine nuts are lightly browned. Add the spinach, salt, and pepper, and toss for 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Serve.
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…
Yellow Squash and Onions
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the yellow squash and cook, tossing frequently, for about 7 – 10 minutes. Cook the squash only until it just begins to soften and…
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Lactose
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Recipe Notes
This is a variation on the traditional Spanish Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp in garlic). There are dozens of variations, but the basic recipe is olive oil, shrimp, garlic, salt, and pepper. You can add parsley, other herbs, black or green olives, or almost anything you wish to make the dish your own.