Sizzling Shrimp with Garlic (Gambas al Pil Pil)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4-5 TBS olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp sweet paprika (or smoked paprika, if preferred)
• 1-2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 TBS dry sherry
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 TBS flat leaf parsley, chopped

In a sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and paprika and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Increase heat to high, add shrimp, lemon juice and sherry, stir well and sauté until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Season to taste and garnish with parsley. Serve with some good bread to enjoy the pan juices. 2 large or 4 small servings. (From Williams-Sonoma)