Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a skillet.

Add the sliced garlic to the hot olive oil and quickly brown it so it transfers its flavor to the oil.

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they start releasing their liquid and changing color.

Season the shrimp by adding sweet paprika, hot paprika (use caution, as Spanish paprika is strong), and a pinch of salt.

Continue cooking, turning the shrimp so they cook evenly on both sides.

If you want to intensify the flavor, add a little stock made from shrimp shells to the seasonings.

In a separate skillet, quickly toast the pieces of bread until crisp.

Serve the garlic shrimp immediately, accompanied by the toasted bread (arranged like a 'pincho' if the bread is served underneath).