Classic Spanish Shrimp with Garlic with Garlic and Tomato Toasts:

I love Spanish cuisine and one of the great things about it are the various Tapas or small plates that are available at most Spanish restaurants.  Not only do they taste great individually but they also allow you to sample a few different things which affords the opportunity to get to know the cuisine a little faster.  This shrimp dish is very simple with just a few flavors taking the driver’s seat.  The bread is prepared very similarly to classic Italian garlic bread but with tomato dredged across it at the last minute.  Placed together, you get a tasty garlicky toast with which to sop up all the great tasting olive oil and garlic from the shrimp dish.  Pair this with a few tossed greens and you can make a meal of the whole thing or simply make them a tapas and enjoy the two together with friends or family as small plates.  Recipe and more pictures follow after the jump… Continue reading →