Gambas al Ajillio - Sizzling Garlic Shrimp

A truly classica tapa, Gambas al Ajillio, a splash of brandy or sherry gives it a nice aromatic flavor. Top with crush pepper flakes gives a nice bite at the end. This is a quick and easy dish to make that will have your guests begging for more. What more can you ask for !

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry or lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  
  

  Directions

1. Heat olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and the garlic has turned golden brown, increase heat to high and add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
2. Deglaze the pan with sherry or lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with chopped parsley

This article was written by Sabrina Rongstad-Bravo