Garlic shrimp with ham and red peppers, Spanish style
8 servings
30 minutes
Garlic shrimp with ham and red peppers Spanish-style is a true expression of warm Mediterranean evenings. Spanish cuisine is renowned for its passion for aromatic spices and simple yet rich flavors. This recipe combines juicy royal shrimp, crispy ham, and the spicy notes of garlic and red pepper. Sherry adds an exquisite depth of flavor to the dish, while fresh parsley brings a light herbal freshness. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, especially when paired with crusty rustic bread. It's not just food — it's a gastronomic journey to sunny Spain filled with the aromas of the sea and warm spices.
1
Rinse and dry the shrimp well. Sprinkle with salt, place on a paper towel, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Peeled king prawns: 28 pieces
- Salt: 1.5 teaspoon
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the sliced garlic until golden. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Olive oil: 0.5 glass
- Garlic: 8 cloves
3
Add diced ham and pepper flakes to the pan and cook until browned for 3-5 minutes. Then add diced red pepper and sauté until soft.
- Ham: 110 g
- Chili pepper flakes: 0.3 teaspoon
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
4
Add shrimp, turn up the heat, and fry for 3 minutes, turning them. Add sherry and garlic and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are done.
- Peeled king prawns: 28 pieces
- Sherry: 0.3 glass
- Garlic: 8 cloves
5
Transfer to a dish, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with pieces of bread.
- Chopped parsley: to taste
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Country bread: 1 piece