Gambas Al Ajillo (Shrimp W/ Garlic) Catalonia

While this is usually served as a tapa, it is too good not to eat as a main course. After trying the ones that were posted here on Zaar, I found myself still searching for the gambas we had in Barcelona. Finally I found the recipe with the flavor and creaminess of the dish we fell in love with in Spain! The same dish can be made with squid, cut into rings, or scallops. Serve with lots of warm crusty bread to sop up the sauce…. You will not want to waste a drop! (Make sure you are "warming" the olive oil and the butter, not cooking it off..... cause you'll want every last bit of it for the sauce)

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 -6  garlic cloves, minced (more if you are a garlic lover)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 4  tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. In a wide, shallow sauté pan over high heat, warm the Olive Oil and the Butter; add the Shrimp and Garlic and sauté quickly for about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the lemon juice, paprika, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
3. Transfer to a warmed serving dish, sprinkle with the parsley and serve at once.