Fennel and Garlic Shrimp
Fennel and Garlic Shrimp a very flavorful dish which can be served as first course.
Servings 2
Calories
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 bulb Fennel bulb (chopped reserve the fronds)
- 9 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 20 pieces Shrimp - I have used frozen uncooked (peeled with tail)
- 1 tbsp Flat leaf parsley chopped
- Pernod - anise flavored liqueur - 1 tbsp (optional)
- 1 tbsp Fleur de sel Finishing sea salt or use rock salt instead
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
- French bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wide saute pan. Add fennel and saute for 5 minutes, until tender but not browned.
- Turn the heat to medium low , add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook at a very low sizzle for 2 -3 minutes until the garlic begins to color.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towel , add them to the pan, and toss together with fennel and olive oil . Spread shrimp in one layer and cook on medium for 2 minutes on each sides each by turning.
- Wait until they turn pink and just cooked through.Switch off heat and sprinkle parsley, fennel fronds, the Pernod(if using) fleur de sel, pepper powder.Serve in bowls with really crusty bread to soak up all the garlicky pan juices.
- Note: Reduce garlic if u are making it for Valentine's day.
Notes
Note: Reduce garlic if u are making it for Valentine's day.