Camarones Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)


Course : Shrimp
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1/2 cup Spanish olive oil or -- more to taste

4 cloves garlic -- finely

2 1/2 pounds prawns or -- extra-large shrimp, heads left on

2 medium limes -- juice of

1 teaspoon salt to taste

1 dash dried oregano

1/4 cup fresh parsley -- finely chopped

1 dash Tabasco sauce, optional
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a large frying pan, heat the oil until it is fragrant, then cook the garlic, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium, add the shrimp, and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, 5 minutes. (If you prefer extra oil, add it along with the shrimp. ) Add the lime juice, salt, oregano, and parsley, and stir well. Correct seasonings and add Tabasco. Transfer to a heated serving platter and serve immediately, accompanied by crunchy bread to soak up the garlic-flavored oil.


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