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TAPAS RECIPES:
Shrimp Barcelona
(GAMBAS AL AJILLO)
Serves 4
1/2 - 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled and de-veined
8 tablespoons olive oil
3 large cloves of garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 dried red chili pepper with stem and seeds removed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
Sea Salt to taste
Directions:
Dry shrimp and sprinkle with sea salt on both sides. Let stand at room
temperature for 10 minutes. Heat oil in tapas pan, add the garlic and chili
pepper. When the garlic begins to turn golden brown add the shrimp. Cook
over medium-high heat, stirring for about two minutes, or until the shrimp are
just done. Sprinkle in paprika, parsley and salt. Serve in tapas pan
immediately.
Tapas Pan Set
TAPAS
Tapas are the traditional "little dishes" of Spain. They are a collection of
simple recipes designed so that guests can enjoy a little taste of everything.
Most are not complicated or time consuming to prepare.
Tapas are more a style of eating than of cooking. In Spain, the tapas
experience goes hand-in-hand with hospitality, friendship and conversation.
Guests traditionally linger for hours in an atmosphere that encourages
snacking and socializing. Throughout Spain from the smallest villages to the
largest cities, you'll find bars and restaurants offering an assortment of tapas
on the menu, usually served with a glass of sherry.
Within the past couple of years, there has been a trend towards tapas bars
in the United States. Dining ‘tapas style’ is often associated with a warm &
casual atmosphere.
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