Gambas al Ajillo

Gambas al Ajillo

Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of heat, a classic Spanish tapas that's elegant yet simple.

⏱ 15 min total🔪 5 min prep🔥 10 min cookEasyServes 4Spanish

Ingredients

  • •1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • •6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • •0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • •0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • •0.25 cup dry white wine
  • •2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • •1 tsp sea salt
  • •0.5 tsp black pepper
  • •1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. 3Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they begin to turn pink.
  4. 4Pour in white wine and season with salt and pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  5. 5Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  6. 6Serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up the oil.

💡 Garlic slices for gambas al ajillo should turn pale gold, not brown; burnt garlic makes the entire olive-oil sauce bitter.

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