Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

Ingredients

• 1 pound frozen large shrimp , 21-25 count
• 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika , Optional
• kosher salt to taste
• 4 cloves garlic
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Place shrimp in a large bowl and season with paprika and kosher salt; mix well to coat.

3. 3

   Slice garlic into thin slices. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more.

6. 6

   Remove from heat. Stir in parsley.