Pan-Fried Shrimp with Garlic

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you pan-fry shrimp with garlic? Thaw the shrimp at room temperature or in the fridge. I used tiger shrimp here, but small regular shrimp work just as well.

2. Step 2:

   

   If you need to thaw the seafood in a real hurry, you can put it in cold water. Don't use hot or warm water — it can ruin the texture of the meat.

3. Step 3:

   

   Peel the shrimp and remove the heads. If you like to devein them before cooking, take out the vein too.

4. Step 4:

   

   Get the rest of the ingredients ready. Peel the garlic. You can swap the peppercorns for ground black pepper or allspice. Adjust the amount of hot pepper to taste, or leave it out. You can also use a sprig of fresh rosemary in place of the dried.

5. Step 5:

   

   Press the garlic through a garlic press, or mince it finely with a knife if you prefer.

6. Step 6:

   

   Heat one tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil in a skillet. Add the shrimp to the hot oil.

7. Step 7:

   

   As soon as the shrimp start to turn pink, add the pressed garlic and stir well.

8. Step 8:

   

   Next, add the peppercorns, chili pepper, salt, and dried rosemary. The pepper and rosemary give the finished dish a real lift of flavor. Cook the shrimp for about a minute or two, stirring constantly.

9. Step 9:

   

   When the shrimp curl into a "C" shape, they're done. Cook them too long and they'll turn tough and rubbery.

10. Step 10:

    

    Arrange the shrimp on a serving plate, trying to leave the whole peppercorns behind in the pan (if you used them) — they've done their job and aren't meant to be eaten. Squeeze a little lemon over the dish and garnish with fresh herbs.