Shrimps with Sherry
4 servings
5 minutes
Shrimp with sherry is an exquisite dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of seafood with the rich aroma of dry sherry. The sherry gives the shrimp subtle woody and nutty notes, while a dash of Tabasco adds spiciness, making the flavor deeper and more expressive. Parsley refreshes the composition, and frying in olive oil gives the shrimp an appetizing texture. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or main treat alongside a glass of white wine. Italians love to serve it in cozy seaside restaurants while enjoying the Mediterranean breeze. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an excellent choice for a romantic dinner or a light festive gathering.
1
Clean large raw shrimp, remove the black intestinal threads by making a cut along the back — and the black thread is easily pulled out. You can also use pre-cleaned shrimp, which are sold in supermarkets.
- King Prawns: 16 pieces
2
Heat the pan with oil and fry the shrimp until they turn pink. Pour in the sherry and Tabasco, add finely chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper, mix vigorously, and serve.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- King Prawns: 16 pieces
- Dry sherry: 50 ml
- TABASCO®: 1 teaspoon
- Parsley: 20 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste