Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al ajillo)

Appetizers | European cuisine

⏳ Time

20 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Gambas al ajillo is a national dish of Spanish cuisine.

Ingredients

Peeled Cooked Shrimp - 8.8 oz
Garlic - 8 cloves
Olive Oil - ½ cup
Parsley - 1 bunch
Salt - to taste
Dried Chili Pepper - 1 piece

Step by Step guide

Step 1

First, heat the olive oil in a skillet. This is a traditional Spanish recipe, so the oil should be poured generously, without skimping or worrying about diets.

Step 2

While the oil is heating, bring water to a boil in a separate pot. Add the shrimp, wait for it to boil again, stir the shrimp for 30 seconds, and drain in a colander.

Step 3

Add chopped garlic to the heated oil. There should be plenty of garlic - I usually use 7-8 cloves for 250 grams of shrimp, but you can use more.

Step 4

When the garlic turns golden, add one dried red pepper (guindilla) to the oil. The dried red peppers should be as spicy as possible - one Spanish 'Guindilla' makes the dish pleasantly spicy. If you like it spicier, add more, but check first.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the prepared sauce. Stirring, keep it on medium heat for about five minutes.

Step 6

Add finely chopped fresh parsley to the shrimp. Stir, remove from heat, and serve.

Step 7

Gambas al ajillo can be served on their own - as shown in the picture, in a traditional tapas dish - or with a side. This dish pairs excellently with rice.