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Gambas Al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. medium shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1/4 cup evoo
  • 6-8 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp. sweet Spanish paprika
  • 1 dried chili pepper guindilla?
  • 1 tbsp. parsley finely chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat until hot.
  2. When oil is hot, add the garlic, paprika, and chili and cook until the garlic just begins to turn light golden in color.
  3. At this point, add the shrimp and continue cooking, stirring regularly, until the shrimp have all turned pink.
  4. Remove pan from heat and top with parsley.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

In Spanish fashion, I've calculated the nutritional information for this recipe to serve six. • Try serving with a fresh baguette to soak up the extra oil!

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