Description
Gambas al Ajillo, also known as Spanish Garlic Shrimp, is a classic tapas dish that features succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful garlic-infused olive oil sauce. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for entertaining or a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 dried red chili or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry or white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Shrimp:
Garlic:
Olive Oil:
Red Chili or Red Pepper Flakes:
Sherry or White Wine:
Parsley:
Salt:
Crusty Bread:
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic and Chili: Add the sliced garlic and dried chili or red pepper flakes. Sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Increase heat, add shrimp, season with salt, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Add Sherry: Pour in sherry or white wine and cook for another minute.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately with bread.
Notes
- Serve straight from the skillet for a rustic and authentic touch.
- For extra flavor, use Spanish olive oil and a traditional terracotta cazuela dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
