Spicy Shrimp with Garlic and Parsley Appetizer

By classycook

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 Tbs. olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 to 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 to 2 Tbs. dry white wine
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
• lemon pepper pasta for serving, optional (I got the pasta from Trader Joe's)

Preparation

Step 1

In a sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and paprika and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Increase the heat to high, add the shrimp, lemon juice and dry white wine, stir well, and sauté until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque throughout, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.