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tamarind shrimp

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Recipe by
Sara Bonham
Chula Vista, CA

An old high school friend gave this recipe to me on facebook lol. She had said she made it for her hubby and it was amazing so I thought I would share it :) I have every intention of fixing myself.

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Ingredients For tamarind shrimp

  • 1/3 c
    lemon infused extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 clove
    garlic, sliced
  • 1 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 2 lb
    shell on deveined jumbo shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make tamarind shrimp

  • 1
    Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook & stir the garlic in the oil until translucent. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and paprika into the oil.
  • 2
    Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Allow to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to medium-low; add the basil and toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

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