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 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.

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.

SPANISH GRILLED SHRIMP TAPAS (GAMBAS A LA PLANCHA)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse shrimp and drain. Cut the lemon in half.
• Heat grill or cast-iron frying pan until very hot. Pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil and cover the cooking surface evenly with the oil.
• Place shrimp on the grill or in the pan, sprinkle liberally with salt. Squeeze lemon juice directly over shrimp. Turn shrimp over and sprinkle more salt and lemon juice.
• Shrimp should turn pink and shells should "brown" slightly when cooked. As soon as they are cooked, remove and place on serving platter. Garnish with lemon.
• Enjoy!

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.

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.

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.

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.