Mother Pepa's Gambas Al Ajillo (garlic Shrimp)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 lb small shrimp, shelled
• sea salt
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons amontillado sherry wine (medium-dry)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle the shrimp with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
• 2 in a shallow casserole, or cazuela, heat the olive oil with.
• 3 the garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes until the garlic begins to sizzle.
• 4 add the shrimp and stir until they are opaque.
• 5 add the sherry, salt to taste, and cook over medium heat for a minute or two.
• 6 until the sherry evaporates and the sauce thickens slightly.
• 7 serve immediately, in the casserole.