Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 7 cloves garlic, 6 cloves sliced thin lengthwise, 1 clove minced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Pat shrimp dry and toss with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Cook oil and sliced garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until garlic is golden and crisp – 3-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to small bowl.
3. Add bell pepper and pepper flakes to skillet and cook until bell pepper is soft, about 3 minutes.
4. Increase heat to high, add shrimp, and cook until edges turn pink, about 1 minute. Flip shrimp, ad sherry, and simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer shrimp to serving platter.
5. Add minced garlic, parsley, butter, and lemon juice to skillet and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Adjust seasonings, pour over shrimp, and scatter browned garlic chips on top. Serve with lemon wedges.