Spanish Garlic Shrimp

Spanish Garlic Shrimp

Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lb shrimp, unshelled
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1/4 cup medium-dry sherry
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• fresh lemon juice, to taste
• salt
• black pepper

Directions

• 1 In a large, heavy skillet set over moderately high heat, heat the oil until it is hot.
• 2 Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is pale golden.
• 3 Add the red pepper flakes and the shrimp and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute, or until the shrimp are pink and just firm to the touch.
• 4 Sprinkle the shrimp with paprika and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• 5 Add the sherry, boil the mixture for 30 seconds, and sprinkle with parsley.
• 6 Season the mixture with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and transfer it to a serving bowl.
• 7 Serve at room temperature.