spanish garlic shrimp (gambas al ajillo)

Name: Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 4 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) chili flakes; 1 pound(s) large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sweet spanish paprika, optional; 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) dry sherry; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Aug 21, 2023

Gambas Al Ajillo, or Garlic Shrimp, is one of the most common tapas dishes in Spain. It's often served sizzling hot in cazuelas (glazed clay dishes) or small metal pans along with crusty bread or pan con tomate (tomato bread) to soak up all the delicious sauce.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon sweet spanish paprika, optional
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make spanish garlic shrimp (gambas al ajillo)

Step 1

Make sure you have all of your ingredients gathered before you start cooking - this dish cooks in a matter of minutes.

Step 2

Pour the oil into a large sauté pan (or cazuelas) and add the garlic and chili flakes. Turn the heat up to medium high. As the pan heats up, the oil will slowly get infused with the flavor of the garlic and chili (do not let the garlic brown).
Step 3

Once the oil is hot and the garlic is fragrant, add the shrimp to the pan. Season them with the paprika, salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp about 2 minutes, until they just turn pink, stirring often.
Step 4

Add the sherry and lemon juice and cook another 2-3 minutes until the liquid is reduced and shrimp are cooked. Sprinkle the parsley on top.
Step 5

Serve with Pan con Tomate (tomato bread) or crusty bread for soaking up all of the delicious sauce.
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