Gambas al Ajillo

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 whole chili pepper
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Mince the garlic cloves finely and slice the chili pepper into thin rings, removing seeds if desired for less heat.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers, approximately 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and chili pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden.

5. 5

   Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper.

6. 6

   Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.

7. 7

   Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and the juice of half the lemon. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

8. 8

   Serve the Gambas al Ajillo hot, drizzled with additional olive oil and garnished with lemon wedges on the side.