Gambas Al Ajillo Pasta (Garlic Shrimp Pasta)

Ingredients

• 3/8 cup Spanish olive oil
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (more or less depending on taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced (more or less depending on taste)
• 1 pinch salt & pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1.5 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and fresh (to taste, I used almost a 1/4 cup)
• 3/4 lb medium shrimp, with the shells on (20-25/pound)
• 8 ounces rotini pasta

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine parsley and garlic. Sprinkle salt and pepper on mix.

3. 3

   Combine lemon juice, sherry and paprika and set aside.

4. 4

   In medium sized saucepan or wok, heat olive oil on medium heat and add red pepper flakes to infuse oil. Approximately 1 minute. (reduce heat if it starts to burn).

5. 5

   Add parsley and garlic mixture. Allow garlic to cook and not burn.

6. 6

   Add lemon juice, sherry and paprika mixture. Allow to rollling boil.

7. 7

   Add shrimp (with shells). Once cooked through when pink, remove from heat, add pasta. Mix. Add Parmesan and mix. Allow the Parmesan to melt.

8. 8

   Serve with grated fresh Parmesan.