Pop a few of these to feel lively all night long—they supply energizing iron and protein. And capsaicin, the compound that gives chiles their fire, may kick up your metabolism.

Ingredients

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish)

　　10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

　　2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined

　　2 dried red chiles (plus more for garnish, if desired)

　　2 teaspoons brandy

　　2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

　　Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over high heat. Sauté garlic until browned, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and chiles; sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add brandy and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Transfer to a platter or divide equally among 8 small plates. Sprinkle with parsley, add salt to taste and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　5.5 g fat

　　(0.9 g saturated)

　　2.4 g carbohydrates

　　0.1 g fiber

　　23.3 g protein

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self