- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, cut into thin slices
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 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, until the shrimp are just done, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sherry, lemon juice, and parsley.