Pop a few of these to feel lively all night long—they supply energizing iron and protein. And capsaicin, the compound that gives chiles their fire, may kick up your metabolism.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish)
10
cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2
pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2
dried red chiles (plus more for garnish, if desired)
2
teaspoons brandy
2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Preparation
Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over high heat. Sauté garlic until browned, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and chiles; sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add brandy and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Transfer to a platter or divide equally among 8 small plates. Sprinkle with parsley, add salt to taste and serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving (5 shrimp): 160 calories
5.5 g fat
(0.9 g saturated)
2.4 g carbohydrates
0.1 g fiber
23.3 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self