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Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

Shrimp sizzled in olive oil with plenty of garlic, chili and smoked paprika, served with lemon.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 5 clove garlic, sliced thin
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, cut in wedges
• 1/2 tsp salt

Steps

1. Pat the shrimp dry and toss with the salt and smoked paprika.
2. Warm the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
3. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Scatter the parsley over the top and serve hot with lemon wedges.