Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup Dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Place a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, which is 350°F (177°C). Add the 1/4 cup of olive oil to the skillet.
2. 2Add the 6 cloves of garlic, which should be thinly sliced, and the 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn.
3. 3Add the 1 lb of shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1.5 to 2.5 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
4. 4Carefully pour in the 1/4 cup of dry sherry. Let it bubble and cook for 1 minute, allowing some of the alcohol to evaporate.
5. 5Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, the 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
6. 6Serve the Spanish Garlic Shrimp immediately directly from the skillet.

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