Gambas Al Ajillo(Garlic Shrimp) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 c. olive oil
1/4 c. fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 to 6 cloves garlic (pressed)
1/4 tsp. salt (or less if so desired)
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
dash of cloves
dash of paprika or cayenne

Preparation

Wash shrimp well and allow to drain.
Peel garlic cloves and combine with salt in a mortar and pound with pestle until creamy. Combine shrimp, garlic mixture, parsley and pepper.
Place mixture in glass container, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until ready to cook.