Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic Recipe – Spanish Special
This sizzling sherry shrimp with garlic delivers bold Spanish flavor in minutes—shrimp are sautéed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, spiced with smoky paprika and a touch of crushed red pepper, then flambéed with dry sherry to lift the richness with bright notes. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing Spanish tapas staple that pairs perfectly with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time5 min
- Total Time15 min
Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic Recipe Ingredients :
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
How To Make Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic :
Heat olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is hot and the garlic turns golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the flesh becomes opaque, approximately 3 minutes.
Pour the sherry into the skillet and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Garnish each serving with chopped parsley.
Recipe Notes :
Garlic Browning: Keep garlic golden but not burnt—overcooked garlic becomes bitter and detracts from the dish.
Paprika Timing: Add paprika before the shrimp to toast its aroma—this builds depth and color.
Sherry Addition: Pour the sherry after the shrimp are turning pink; let it sizzle and reduce slightly to concentrate flavor.
Serving Suggestions: Serve immediately in a sizzling pan or hot dish, garnished with chopped parsley—ideal with crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.
