Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

Sizzling shrimp in garlic and olive oil with chili. A classic Spanish tapas dish that's irresistibly good.

Prep: 10min
Cook: 8min
Serves: 4
easy
285 cal
Delicious Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) - homemade recipe

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TapasGarlicSpanishMediterraneanShrimp

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Large shrimppeeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 cloves Garlicthinly sliced
  • 2 Dried red chilieswhole
  • 2 tbsp Sherrydry
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsleychopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juicefresh
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 slices Crusty breadfor serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and chilies, cook 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp and salt, cook 2-3 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Add sherry and cook 1 minute until alcohol evaporates.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat, add lemon juice and parsley.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately in clay dishes if available.

  7. 7

    Accompany with crusty bread for dipping in the oil.

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