SHRIMP AL AJILLO (SHRIMP WITH GARLIC)

SHRIMP AL AJILLO (SHRIMP WITH GARLIC) image

Yield 4 - 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

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1 cup EVOO
3 tablespoons crushed and chopped garlic
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined.
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Place a large pot over low heat. When the pot is hot, add the EVOO and garlic. Cook until the garlic has softened in the oil, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the shrimp. Saute for 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the pepper flakes, tabasco and paprika. Season with S&P. Cover, reduce to low and cook until the shrimp is opaque and firm, about 5 minutes. Tast and adjust seasonings, adding mor tabasco or red pepper flakes if you like more heat.