Description
Succulent shrimp simmered in olive oil infused with garlic and chili flakes, creating a flavorful and aromatic Spanish tapas dish perfect for sharing as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasoning & Sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Place a skillet over medium heat and pour in the olive oil, warming it until it is hot but not smoking.
- Sauté garlic and chili flakes: Add the thinly sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the hot oil and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Finish with lemon and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the lemon juice, season with salt to taste, and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful garlic and chili oil.
- Adjust the spiciness by using less red pepper flakes if desired.
- For added flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled.
- Best enjoyed immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
