1/2 c  Pure Spanish olive oil or
-more to taste
4    To 6 cloves garlic, finely
-chopped
2 1/2    To 3 pounds prawns or
-extra-large shrimp, shells
-and heads
Left on
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
pn Of dried oregano
1/4 c  Finely chopped fresh parsley
ds Of Tabasco sauce, optional
1    In a large 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 the shrimp. ) Add the lime juice,
salt, oregano, and parsley, and stir well. Correct seasonings and add
Tabasco. 2. Transfer to a heated serving platter and serve immediately,
accompanied by crunchy bread to soak up the garlic-flavored oil. Makes 6 to
8 servings CAMARONES AL AJILLO Garlic Shrimp