Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound large raw shrimp

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

4-6 garlic cloves (minced)

1 teaspoon spanish smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)

salt

pepper

chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Add butter, olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to a sauté pan and heat over medium heat.

Sauté for about 1 minute or until garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Add the paprika, lemon juice and shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Season with salt and pepper, and pour shrimp and oil into serving dish. Top with parsley if desired and serve with crusty bread for dipping.