Shrimp With Garlic

From Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6  garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1  lb shrimp, preferably small (more than 40 per pound)
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons coarse salt (to taste)
•  chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. Combine the oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in an 8- 10-inch skillet and turn the heat to medium.
2. When the garlic begins to sizzle and turns golden, add the shrimp.
3. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp just turn pink and opaque, 2 to 4 minutes.
4. Stir in the salt, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately, directly from the pan.