Garlic Shrimp with Pancetta Olive Oil
A delicious tapas style appetizer cooked in a garlic olive oil with crispy pancetta.
Servings 8
Calories 264kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pancetta , chopped
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 large garlic cloves , minced
- 6 whole dried red chili peppers
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley , minced
- 2 pounds medium sized shrimp , peeled and deveined
- Bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta for 5 minutes, or until well browned. Remove pancetta from pan and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to the pancetta fat in the skillet. Cook the garlic, dried red chili peppers and parsley in the oil mixture for 10 seconds.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, or until shrimp are no longer opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from pan and toss with pancetta. Serve with bread if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg