Peppery Garlic Shrimp With Sherry Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry Sherry
5 TBS olive oil
2 TBS fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 TBS fresh parsley, chopped
12 oz shrimp, shelled and deveined
Steamed rice

Boil Sherry, 1 TBS oil, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne pepper in a heavy small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 7 minutes). Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. With the machine running, gradually add 3 TBS oil and blend until a smooth sauce forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add parsley and blend, using on/off turns.

Heat the remaining 1 TBS oil in a heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and saute just until cooked through. Place a serving of rice on each plate, divide shrimp between plates and top with sauce. 2 servings.