Gambas Al Ajillo
Serves 410 mins prep25 mins cook
Gambas Al Ajillo, aka garlic shrimp is one of my all-time favorite Spanish tapas dish. It is a very simple dish of juicy, plump shrimp gently cooked in a fragrant garlic and chili scented oil.
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Prepare the Shrimp 1 Peel and devein all of the shrimp. Season with salt and set aside. Start Cooking the Sauce 3 Add oil and garlic to a medium-sized saucepan, then turn the heat to medium low. Allow the garlic to slowly cook in the oil until soft and fragrant, about 15-20 minutes. 4 Add the paprika and chili pepper flakes to the garlic oil and stir well. Cook the Shrimp 6 Place the shrimp into the garlic chili oil and turn the heat to medium. Allow to gently cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, until opaque and cooked through (no color; the goal is to cook them until just done so they remain plump & juicy.) 7 Turn off the heat, add in the lemon juice & a pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning. Garnish & Serve 9 Transfer to a plate and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with warm toasted bread for dunking. 10 ENJOY!View original recipe