Crevette Pile Pile
A spicy and flavorful African shrimp dish, cooked in a rich garlic and chili sauce, perfect for serving with rice or crusty bread.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp red chili peppers finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chili peppers, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
For extra heat, add more chili peppers or a dash of cayenne pepper.