Cajun Garlic Shrimp

Cajun Garlic Shrimp 2 lbs Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1/2 cup Garlic …or as much as you like (finely chopped) 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes 2 tsp Paprika Salt and Pepper to taste 3-5 Tbsp fresh squeezed Lemon Juice 1/2 cup Parsley (chopped) French Bread for "sopping" up the juices Peel and devein the shrimp (save the shells and heads to make a stock!) Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium high heat. When oil is hot, add red pepper flakes. Red pepper flakes add a nice heat, but substitute fresh peppers, or even a little cayenne if you like. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Use as much garlic as you like. I prefer lots of garlic. I literally used an entire bulb. It seems like a lot, but the oil and garlic taste great with thick slices of fresh french bread. Add the shrimp, and continue sauteing on medium heat. The shrimp only take about 3 minutes to cook. Don’t overcook the shrimp; they will become rubbery if cooked too long. Add paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute shrimp until JUST cooked, when shrimp begin to color and curl, then remove the skillet from the heat. Add lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley. Mix well and serve in a bowl with thick slices of fresh bread.