Ingredients

1cupolive oil

4clovesgarlic

1bay leaf

¼tspred pepper flakes,dried

2lbslarge shrimp

1¼tspsalt

¼tspfresh ground black pepper

3tbspdry sherry

2tbsplemon juice

3tbspfresh parsley,chopped

Preparation

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat.

Add the garlic, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the shrimp, salt, and black pepper to the pan and stir to combine.

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until the shrimp are just done.

Stir in the sherry, lemon juice, and parsley.