garlic shrimp

Name: Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3/4 pound(s) small shrimp, in their shells; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 small dried red chili pepper, seeds removed and halved (or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper); 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice, optional; 1 tablespoon(s) dry white wine; 2 tablespoon(s) parsley, minced

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Aug 6, 2020

Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) are a classic Spanish tapas dish. Succulent shrimp in a spicy garlicky sauce that you will need to dip your bread into! Have all of your ingredients ready to go. Shrimp cook very quickly This one comes together in just a few minutes. The lemon here is optional. Some people are adamant that it is included......while others are adamant that it not be included. You decide. Traditionally this is served sizzling hot in shallow earthenware casseroles called cazuelas but you can serve them on a platter or in a bowl, piping hot and ready to enjoy.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

3/4 pound small shrimp, in their shells
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 small dried red chili pepper, seeds removed and halved (or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional
1 tablespoon dry white wine
2 tablespoons parsley, minced

How To Make garlic shrimp

Step 1

Shell the shrimp. The original recipe states that it is not necessary to devein them - but I do - otherwise it grosses me out. lol.

Step 2

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 3

Heat the oil, garlic, and chili pepper in a shallow flameproof casserole over medium-high heat. When the garlic is just beginning to brown, add the shrimp and cook, stirring, about 1 minute, or until just done and firm to the touch. Don't overcook because they will continue to cook a little bit while resting in the hot oil.
Step 4

Stir in the lemon juice (if using), wine, and parsley.
Step 5

Serve immediately, preferably in the casserole with slices of toasted bread that you absolutely must use to mop up every last drop of that garlicky, rich sauce.
Step 6

Buenísimo.
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