gambas al ajillo

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  10 minutes
servings:  4

ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cloves garlic - thinly sliced
pinch of red chili flakes
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt

steps:
1.  heat the olive oil with the garlic and chili in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat.  when the aromatics just start to bubble, add the shrimp and sprinkle each piece with a bit of salt.  cook for a minute and then turn - they should not be browning, just turning opaque.  cook for another minute on the second side.

2.  remove the shrimp from the pan and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the oil.  turn the heat up to high and return the shrimp to the pan.  cook for about 20 - 30 seconds on each side until just browned.  serve warm.

- goop, october 2009