Catalan-Style Garlic Shrimp

Catalan-Style Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

Serves 3 as a main course (or 6 as an appetizer)

¾ lbs / 340 gr small or medium shrimps, shelled and de-veined

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 garlic cloves, whole

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

¼ teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Juice of ½ lemon

1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Directions

Sprinkle shrimp with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.

Heat olive oil and butter In a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute’ for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add shrimp and cook until they have turned pink about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add lemon juice, paprika, and season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 further minute.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.