Garlic Shrimp

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley for garnish

In a sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute.

Raise the heat to high and add the shrimp, lemon juice, sherry and paprika. Stir well, then sauté, stirring briskly, until the shrimp turn pink and curl slightly, about 3 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.

• Yields: 8 appetizer servings
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes