Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 28 to 32 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 tablespoons shrimp or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Instruction

  • Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is sizzling (reduce heat if garlic colors too quickly), about 1 minute.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add to pan. Add paprika and bay leaf. Saute until opaque on the bottom, about 1 minute. Turn shrimp over. Cook about 10 seconds.
  • Add broth. Simmer until shrimp are cooked, about 1 minute. Remove shrimp from pan with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add lemon juice to cooking liquid. Taste and correct seasonings.
  • Spoon the sauce and sprinkle the parsley over the shrimp. Serve immediately.