Shrimp and Piquillo Peppers

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices crusty bread
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound frozen peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed
• 1 cup jarred piquillo peppers, cut into thin strips, rinsed, and drained
• 1/3 cup sherry (such as a fino)
• 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler. Lightly brush olive oil on one side of each slice of bread, using 1 tablespoon of the oil. Broil until slices are browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
2. 2. In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and bay leaf, and cook just until garlic turns golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, peppers, sherry, and broth; cook until shrimp are cooked through, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and divide among 4 dishes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the bread slices.