Camarones al Ajillo

Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo)

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup puree Spanish olive oil or more to taste
4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 pounds prawns or extra-large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
juice of 2 limes
salt to taste
pinch of dried oregano
Cayenne pepper powder
pinch of paprika
20 wooden skewers (soak skewers in water)

1 In a large flat skillet over low heat, heat the oil until it is fragrant, then cook the garlic, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium, add the shrimp, and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, 5 minutes. (If you prefer extra oil, add it along with shrimp.) Add the lime juice, salt, oregano, and paprika, and sprinkle with cayenne pepper powder.
2 Transfer to a heated serving platter and serve immediately,