A unique and impressive appetizer in about 3 1/2 minutes.
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds large green shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 25)
1 tablespoon cilantro paste (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup Pastis
Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 10 seconds. Add shrimp, cilantro, salt and orange juice and cook about a minute, or until juices are almost gone. Add Pastis and cook another 30 seconds on medium-high or until liquid is reduced. Best served warm or room temperature. Serves about 8 as an appetizer