Garlic Shrimp

Name: Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients: 6 dried guajillo chiles* (1 1/4 oz); 1/2 cup mild olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup); 3 large garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons); 2 medium tomatoes (3/4 lb total), seeded and cut into 1/3-inch dice (1 1/4 cups); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 lb large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb), peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined; Accompaniment: rice and beans

8 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

6 dried guajillo chiles* (1 1/4 oz)
1/2 cup mild olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 large garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons)
2 medium tomatoes (3/4 lb total), seeded and cut into 1/3-inch dice (1 1/4 cups)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 lb large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb), peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined
Accompaniment: rice and beans

Directions

1

Wipe chiles clean and discard stems, seeds, and ribs.
2

Cut into 1/3-inch squares with kitchen shears.
3

Heat chiles in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until oil is hot but not smoking, then saute chiles, stirring, just until they turn a shade darker, about 1 minute.
4

(Do not let mixture smoke or chiles blacken.)
5

Add onion and garlic and saute, stirring, until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
6

Add tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and saute, stirring, 5 minutes.
7

Remove from heat and let stand at least 30 minutes to soften chiles.
8

Toss shrimp with remaining teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
9

Bring tomato mixture to a simmer over moderately high heat, then add shrimp and cook, stirring, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
10

Serve immediately.
11

*Available at Mexican markets, many supermarkets, and Chile TodayHot Tamale (800-468-7377).