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🍽️ Spicy Shrimp with Crispy Garlic Bread

321 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 25 g Butter
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 red chili pepper
• 450 g larger shrimp (kitchen-ready; fresh or frozen)
• 0.25 tsp Chili powder
• 20 ml Cognac
• 1 tbsp Tomato puree
• 3 tbsp fresh herbs (mixed, finely chopped)
• Salt
• Pepper (from the mill)
• 1 Ciabatta (or baguette)
• 3 tbsp liquid garlic butter
• 4 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the chili peppers under running water.
2. 2. Slice the chili peppers lengthwise.
3. 3. Remove the seeds and white pith from the chili peppers.
4. 4. Finely chop the chili peppers.
5. 5. Heat the butter and oil in a large pan.
6. 6. Add the chopped chili to the pan.
7. 7. Sauté the chili for about 2 to 3 minutes.
8. 8. Add the shrimp to the pan.
9. 9. Fry the shrimp over high heat.
10. 10. Continue frying the shrimp until they turn reddish.
11. 11. Sprinkle chili powder over the shrimp.
12. 12. Add the cognac to the pan.
13. 13. Add the tomato puree to the pan.
14. 14. Add the herbs to the pan.
15. 15. Season the mixture with salt.
16. 16. Season the mixture with pepper.
17. 17. Finish cooking the shrimp for another 2 to 3 minutes.
18. 18. Mix the garlic butter with the olive oil.
19. 19. Spread the butter mixture onto the bread slices.
20. 20. Preheat the oven or turn on the grill.
21. 21. Toast the bread in the hot oven or under the grill.
22. 22. Toast the bread until it is golden brown.
23. 23. Serve the shrimp together with the garlic bread.
24. 24. Add a small fresh salad on the side.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 321
• Protein: 17 g · Fett/Fat: 20 g · Carbs: 18 g