Gambas Al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)
These Spanish style garlic shrimp, or Gambas al Ajillo, are made with tender shrimp or prawns, olive oil, plenty of garlic, white wine (or fish stock), a touch of chili pepper, lemon and parsley. Served with slices of baguette.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 200 grams of medium sized shrimp or prawns - raw peeled and deveined
- 4 tbs of olive oil
- 6-8 cloves of garlic finely diced
- 1-2 whole red chili peppers or 1 tsp crushed red chili peppers – can omit for non-spicy version or add more if you prefer it spicy
- 2 tbs of white wine brandy or fish stock – optional
- Lemon/lime slices
- Chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
To serve:
- Crusty bread slices
Instructions
- Season the raw shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a small pan, add the diced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chili pepper (whole or crushed) and cook for another 15 seconds.
- Add the raw shrimp and cook until they just start to turn pink, turn them over as needed.
- Add the white wine (or brandy or fish stock) and increase the heat, cook for 1 minute or until the shrimp are cooked, but not overdone.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Serve with slices of crusty bread or baguette.
