Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp
• 0.5 cup Olive Oil
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 tsp Dry Red Chili Flakes
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the 1 lb Shrimp by peeling and deveining them. Mince the 6 cloves Garlic. Finely chop the 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley.
2. 2Place a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the 0.5 cup Olive Oil and heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute. This is approximately 325°F (163°C).
3. 3Add the minced 6 cloves Garlic and the 0.5 tsp Dry Red Chili Flakes to the shimmering olive oil. Sauté, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. 4Add the prepared 1 lb Shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through, until they are pink and opaque and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
5. 5Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, the 0.5 tsp Salt, and the 0.25 tsp Black Pepper.
6. 6Serve the Gambas al Ajillo immediately while hot.

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