Garlic Shrimp

About This Recipe

This simple Garlic Shrimp recipe, inspired by the flavors of Spain takes just minutes to make and it's so flavorful, a weeknight dinner win!

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined (weight after you peel them))
• 6 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
• 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin Spanish olive oil (or any good quality olive oil)
• crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika (or more to taste)
• pinch kosher salt
• 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat and add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
2. Sauté until golden, about 2 minutes being careful not to burn.
3. Add shrimp and season with a pinch of salt and paprika.
4. Cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp is cooked through. Do not overcook or it will become tough and chewy. Add chopped fresh parsley and divide equally in 4 plates.