Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic

Name: Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 30 g Olive oil; 18 g Garlic cloves; 1 g Red pepper flakes, crushed; 2 g Paprika; 680 g Medium shrimp; 60 g Dry sherry; 5 g Parsley; 5 g Salt; 2 g Black pepper

Sizzling Sherry Shrimp with Garlic · ready in 18 min · 4 servings · 240 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

Juicy shrimp sizzle in fragrant olive oil with golden garlic, gentle heat from chili flakes, and smoky paprika, finished with a splash of sherry for a rich, savory sauce.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min
Total: 18 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 240
Difficulty: easy

Mediterranean Main dishes Snacks & starters Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free Dairy-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

30 gOlive oil
18 gGarlic cloves
1 gRed pepper flakes, crushed
2 gPaprika
680 gMedium shrimp
60 gDry sherry
5 gParsley
5 gSalt
2 gBlack pepper

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, paper towels, serving platter, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather a large skillet, chef knife, and cutting board, then mince the garlic cloves, chop the parsley, and pat the medium shrimp dry. · 5 min
What to look for: garlic lightly golden
Infuse oil
Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, then add garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika and stir gently to perfume the oil. · 3 min
What to look for: garlic sizzling and lightly golden
Sear shrimp
Increase to high heat and add the medium shrimp in a single layer, stirring once so they contact the hot oil. · 1 min
What to look for: shrimp starting to turn pink
Finish with sherry
Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, then pour in dry sherry to deglaze and season with salt and black pepper, stirring briefly. · 3 min
When it is done: Shrimp are opaque and firm, reaching 63°C / 145°F.
Garnish and serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve the shrimp hot straight from the skillet. · 1 min
What to look for: parsley bright green

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	240
Protein	26 g
Carbohydrates	4 g
of which sugars	1 g
Fat	12 g
of which saturated	2 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	520 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: crustaceans

May contain: histamine

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Olive oil

avocado oil: Good high heat option with neutral taste

Garlic cloves

garlic paste: Add later to avoid burning

Red pepper flakes

cayenne pepper: Use sparingly

Paprika

smoked paprika: Adds deeper smoky flavor

Medium shrimp

large scallops: Sear quickly to avoid toughness

Dry sherry

dry white wine: Choose crisp, unoaked wine