Spicy garlic-marinated shrimp is a delicious and flavorful dish that has its roots in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in Spain, where fresh seafood and aromatic spices are the main protagonists. This dish has become popular in many Latin American countries, adapting to local ingredients and acquiring different names depending on the region. For example, in Mexico, this preparation is often simply called "shrimp in garlic sauce," while in countries like Colombia or Venezuela, it is known as "shrimp in spicy sauce" or "shrimp in garlic sauce." In Argentina, this recipe resembles the options often served as "pintxos" or tapas, where shrimp are marinated and cooked with a mixture of garlic, spices, and olive oil. The combination of ingredients used reveals the Mediterranean influence, especially the use of olive oil, fresh herbs, and peppers, making this recipe a delicious cultural fusion that has spread throughout the continent.
Spicy marinated garlic shrimp
How to Prepare Spicy Garlic-Marinated Shrimp
To begin, gently heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy skillet.
Add all the remaining ingredients except the shrimp and parsley, mixing well to integrate the flavors.
Cook very gently, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes to allow the spices to release their aroma and form a delicious sauce.
Increase the heat and add the shrimp, ensuring the heat is sufficient to cook them without burning.
Cook, stirring the shrimp constantly in the hot oil, until they just turn pink and begin to shrink.
Do not overcook them, as they can become tough and lose their juiciness.
Scrape the shrimp mixture into a bowl so the oil, flavored with garlic and spices, integrates with the meat.
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for one or two days, allowing the shrimp to absorb all the intense flavors.
Finally, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving to add a touch of freshness and color.
Ingredients (13)
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Paprika
- Bay Leaf
- Fresh Rosemary Leaves
- Cayenne Pepper
- Tabasco Sauce
- Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Garlic
- Shrimp
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions (14 steps)
- 1 Gently heat the olive oil in a wide
- 2 heavy skillet
- 3 Add all the remaining ingredients except the shrimp and parsley
- 4 Cook very gently
- 5 stirring occasionally
- 6 for 15 minutes
- 7 Increase the heat and add the shrimp
- 8 Cook
- 9 stirring the shrimp constantly in the hot oil
- 10 until they just turn pink and begin to shrink
- 11 Do not overcook them!
- 12 Scrape the shrimp mixture into a bowl
- 13 Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for one or two days
- 14 Sprinkle with parsley before serving