Name: Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp; ½ tsp kosher salt; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 10 clove garlic; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp dry sherry; 1 tbsp lemon juice; ½ cup fresh parsley; 1 loaf crusty bread

Instructions

Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels and season with a generous pinch of kosher salt. Set aside while you prepare the garlic oil.

1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

½ tsp kosher salt

Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium until it begins to shimmer. Add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 60 seconds while stirring constantly until the garlic just starts to turn golden. Be careful not to let it burn.

Infuse garlic oil

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

10 clove garlic (chopped)

1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Add the seasoned shrimp and paprika to the sizzling garlic oil. Toss everything together and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring regularly, until the shrimp turn opaque and pearly pink throughout.

Cook shrimp

1 tsp paprika

Remove the skillet from the heat immediately. Stir in the dry sherry, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and serve right away with plenty of crusty bread for soaking up the garlic-infused oil.

2 tbsp dry sherry (or dry white wine)

1 tbsp lemon juice (from half a lemon)

½ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

1 loaf crusty bread (for serving)

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