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Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden. Do not let it burn.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the sliced garlic and dried chili","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.","group":"Cooking","title":"Increase the heat","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and salt. Stir well to coat the shrimp in the seasoned oil.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and garnish generously with chopped parsley. 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