Spanish-Style Shrimp with Garlic

1 tbsp. extravirgin olive oil
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
4 lemon wedges

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pepper, garlic, and
bay leaf; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium-high.
Add shrimp; sauté until shrimp have pink or orange markings and
white, opaque flesh (about 4 minutes). Remove from heat. Sprinkle with
salt. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Serve with Cuban-Style Red Beans and Rice

4 servings