– 4 tablespoons olive oil – 2 tablespoons mashed garlic – 2 teaspoons salt (or more, to taste), divided – 1 red bell pepper minced finely – 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper , minced finely (or red pepper flakes, or hot sauce to taste) – 2 dozen large shrimp (uncooked, peeled) – 2 tablespoons minced parsley or cilantro – 1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice