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This appetizer goes great with a nice dry white wine, dry sherry or martini. Use more chicken broth and lemon juice if you like more sauce to dip the bread into. "I always double the sauce being a sauce/gravy lover...soaking it up with some good bread," says community member ann_t.
Recipe courtesy of iVillage member ann_t
| 6 tablespoons olive oil | 2 tablespoons lemon juice | |
| 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced | Salt | |
| 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes | 2 tablespoons minced parsley | |
| 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined | Italian or French bread, cut into cubes, for serving | |
| 2 tablespoons chicken broth |
Heat the oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a large, shallow pan. When the garlic just begins to turn golden, add the shrimp and cook over high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the broth and lemon juice.
Pour into a large earthenware bowl and sprinkle with salt and parsley. Serve immediately.