Hot Pepper and Garlic Shrimp
- 2 pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per pound), peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined
- 10 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Accompaniment: lemon wedges
- Pat shrimp dry.
- Cook garlic, red pepper flakes, and sea salt in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is pale golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Increase heat to moderately high, then add shrimp and saute, turning occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, then transfer to a serving bowl.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hot-pepper-and-garlic-shrimp-231382 (may not work)