Peppery Garlic Shrimp with Sherry Sauce

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings. This recipe can be doubled to serve 4.

• 0.5 cup dry sherry
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.125 to 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 12 ounces large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

1. Boil sherry, 1 tbsp oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small heavy saucepan, until reduced to 0.25 cup, about 7 minutes.
2. Transfer mixture to blender or food processor.
3. With the machine running, add 3 tbsp oil and mix until a smooth sauce forms.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add parsley and blend in, pulsing the blender.
6. Heat remaining tbsp of oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat.
7. Add shrimp and sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
8. Divide shrimp between plates, pour sauce over.

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