Cookbook:Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

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Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
CategorySpanish recipes
Servings4
Time20 minutes
Difficulty

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Cuisine of Spain

Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) is a popular Spanish dish found principally in the south and center of Spain. The primary ingredients consist of shrimp, garlic and olive oil but there are many variations. It's often served in Spain's tapas bars as an appetizer. However, this dish is so popular that it's occasionally offered as an entrée.

Ingredients[edit | edit source]

Procedure[edit | edit source]

  1. In a sauté pan or other heavy frying pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about one minute or until it begins to brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  2. Raise the heat to high and add the shrimp, lemon juice, sherry or cognac and paprika. Stir well, then sauté, stirring briskly until the shrimp turn pink and curl (about 3 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and transfer shrimp with oil and sauce to a warm plate or serve right from the pan.
  4. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

Notes, tips, and variations[edit | edit source]

  • The shrimp can be peeled first, before cooking them if you prefer.
  • If you like larger shrimp, you may purchase shrimp with fewer count to a pound. However, 25 to a pound are about the right size for this tapa.