Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Dried red chili flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 4 Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1Place a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, which is 350°F (175°C). Add the 0.5 cup of olive oil to the skillet.
2. 2Add the 6 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced, and the 0.25 teaspoon of dried red chili flakes to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden. Do not let the garlic burn.
3. 3Add the 1 lb of shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
4. 4Sprinkle the 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika and the 0.5 teaspoon of salt over the shrimp. Stir to combine.
5. 5Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley.
6. 6Serve the Spanish Garlic Shrimp immediately with the 4 lemon wedges on the side.

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