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Recipe for Garlic ShrimpThis recipe for garlic shrimp is so easy - just a few ingredients and wthin 10 minutes, you have the most fantastic seafood appetizer. The quantity of garlic is deliberately vague - use more or less as you prefer - at least 2 but if they're small and you like garlic, then use 3 or 4. These quantities will serve 4 as a starter - a slice or two of brown bread and butter and a salad garnish will make this dinner party standard fayre. If you double up quantities, it's enough for a lunch. In this case, make a good side salad or salsa and some slices of crusty bread to mop up the buttery garlicky juices. A finger bowl of hot water and lemon would be a nice touch if you're serving guests - the family can get up and wash their hands at the sink :-) Recipe for Garlic Shrimp
Heat the butter in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic and sweat very gently for about 5 minutes until softened. Turn up the heat and add the shrimp. Stir round quickly for a couple of minutes until they're heated through and covered in garlic butter. Divide between the serving plates, pouring any butter over the shrimp. Serve immediately whilst hot. To make a salsa salad, just dice what you would normally have - cucumber, tomato, pepper, avocado, radish, celery - I like to add some drained sweet corn kernels as well and some grated carrot. It makes a very pleasant change from a plain salad and I find children are more likely to eat it. You could add a tablespoon of vinaigrette, but sometimes, it's just nice to let the salad flavors mingle alone.
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