Gambas Al Ajillo ( Garlic Shrimp)

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 chili peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 place the shrimp in the oven proof ceramic dish, approximately 8 inches in diameter and at least 1 inch high.
• 2 add garlic and pepper slices and cover with oil.
• 3 sprinkle paprika and salt on top of oil.
• 4 if the dish can be used on the stove burner, heat on top of stove over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until the oil is bubbly and the shrimp are cooked.
• 5 if dish can not be used directly on the burner, place under the broiler in the oven and broil until the oil is bubbly and the shrimp are cooked (about 5 minutes after the oil starts to bubble) do not overcook as the shrimp will become tough.
• 6 serve with crispy french bread.
• 7 great for soaking up the heated garlic oil.