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Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Plump shrimp sizzling in olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 5 mins

Ingredients

Provided

  • •shrimp peeled
  • •garlic cloves sliced
  • •extra virgin olive oil
  • •red pepper flakes
  • •dry sherry
  • •fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a heavy clay dish or skillet.
  2. 2Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until garlic starts to golden.
  3. 3Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
  4. 4Splash with dry sherry, cook for 1 minute, and serve bubbling, topped with parsley.