Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo)

This is a really easy and quick recipe. You can spice it up as you like just by adding or subtracting garlic.

Ingredients:

1 lb. medium shrimp cleaned.
1/4 cup extra light virgin oil
10 garlic cloves minced. (Here is where you can add more if you want it with a big kick)
1 tablespoon brandy
salt and pepper for taste
1-2 tablespoons sofrito (optional)

Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan and saute the garlic for 1 minute under medium heat. Pour the brandy in and ignite the mixture with a lighter or match. PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOUR KITCHEN DOWN!!! Trust me, I am speaking from experience. When the flames are almost completely gone throw the shrimp in. Cook until done. Should be ready in 5 minutes. Shrimp cook really fast. Salt and pepper to your liking. Now, when the shrimp is cooked you can add the Sofrito. Sofrito is a latin sauce/marinade made with garlic/onions/tomato sauce/olive oil/green peppers. Here is a recipe for Sofrito if you want to make it yourself. Sofrito Recipe

But if you are like me and prefer to buy it already made the best is from Goya. If you can't find it in your supermarket here is a link for a Cuban supermarket that will ship it to you. Cuban Store

You can serve this dish with Yellow Rice for a Cuban flavor or Orzo for an Italian touch. I like it either way.

HEALTHY/LITE VERSION :
Serve it along with a side salad. Works just as well.