1. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and cut each in half. Remove the shell and the vein from the back of each shrimp, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Combine the olive oil, garlic and pepper(s) in a pan and heat.

3. When the garlic turns golden, add the mushrooms and shrimp and heat thoroughly.

4. Season with salt and lemon and turn the dish into cazuelas (*2). Sprinkle minced parsley over the dish and serve.

＜Cooking Terms＞

1. -ajillo (Spanish): Garlic sauce with red pepper
2. -cazuelas (Spanish): Shallow earthen pots

＜Note＞

• Authentically, each serving of this dish is cooked in a cazuela.