Gambas al Ajillo (Easy Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

Step 1

Pat the shrimp very dry then add to a bowl and mix with salt, baking soda, smoked paprika, and hot red pepper flakes. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a fry pan to medium-low heat with the extra virgin olive and garlic. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until the garlic is a nutty golden.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for 1 minutes per side.

Step 4

Add the sherry and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the lemon juice and parsley. Taste test and season with salt and pepper if required. Serve immediately with crusty bread. Enjoy!