Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp sauteed in garlic)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 clove garlic whole w/peel on
• 1 clove garlic sliced thin
• 1 arbol chili (a dried whole chili pepper, this can be substituted by a small pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper)
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 shrimp, cleaned, peeled and butterflied with tail left on
• 2 T light olive oil or an olive oil blend
• 2 T dry sherry
• Salt