Shrimp al Ajillo (Shrimp and Garlic)

Ingredients

• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons crushed and chopped garlic
• 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon mild paprika
• Salt to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    345 calories; 24 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 17 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 30 grams protein; 243 milligrams cholesterol; 186 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Serves 6

Preparation

1. Place a large pot over low heat. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook until the garlic has softened in the oil, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the shrimp. Sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Sprinkle in the pepper flakes, Tabasco and paprika. Season with salt to taste. Cover,reduce heat to low and cook until the shrimp is opaque and firm, about 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning,adding more Tabasco or red-pepper flakes if you like more heat. Serve with fried potatoes or rice.

About 15 minutes