Shrimp al Ajillo (Shrimp and Garlic)

Ingredients

• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons crushed and chopped garlic
• 2 pounds medium shrimp
• peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon mild paprika
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Place a large pot over low heat.
2. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and garlic.
3. Cook until the garlic has softened in the oil, about 2 minutes.
4. Raise the heat to high and add the shrimp.
5. Saute for 2 minutes.
6. Sprinkle in the pepper flakes, Tabasco and paprika.
7. Season with salt to taste.
8. Cover,reduce heat to low and cook until the shrimp is opaque and firm, about 5 more minutes.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning,adding more Tabasco or red-pepper flakes if you like more heat.
10. Serve with fried potatoes or rice.