Shrimp in garlic sauce

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 80 ml olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp red chili pepper(s), coarsely ground
• 1 kg shrimp, raw, large, peeled
• Pepper, freshly ground
• 3 tbsp sherry, dry or medium (45 ml)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)
• 3 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
• 1 small baguette(s)

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

based on a Spanish tapa, a delicious meal for a cozy evening for two

A delicious recipe I brought back from the USA, which we make at least once a month for a cozy evening on the sofa. For fewer than 4 people, simply reduce the amount of shrimp, as the sauce is also delicious served with baguette straight from the pan. Devein the shrimp. I’ve since switched to halving them lengthwise. Plus, the way they curl in the pan looks better. Halve the garlic cloves and then slice them very thinly. Heat gently in a large pan with the olive oil, bay leaves, and chili. The longer the better, but the heat should be low enough so that the garlic doesn’t brown, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat and stir in the shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just tender. Then add the sherry and lemon juice, heat briefly, remove from the heat, and stir in the parsley.