I first had Spanish Garlic Shrimp – Gambas al Ajillo years ago on holiday. Every time I go back, it is the first thing I order. It is actually remarkably simple to make at home for which the children have been guinea pigs. It has been one of Spain’s most popular tapas. Even I can make it as it fast, simple and full of shrimp being sautéed in garlic. Also, in Spain a lot of recipes add a drop or two of Brandy and a gentle sprinkle of cayenne pepper. However, one of the best things about this recipe is that it can be a starter or a main course or for my view point both!!! Just make sure you have a lot of home made bread available to dunk in the excellent sauce.
Spanish Garlic Shrimp - Gambas al Ajillo
Fast and easy to produce. A starter and a main course makes this a garlic heaven.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
- 20 large Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp lemon juice 60 ml
- 8 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 tbsp parsley 60 ml, chopped
- 1/2 cup Spanish olive oil 125 ml
- Salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saute pan over moderate heat.
- Add the whole cloves of garlic and cook until golden.
- Add the shrimp and cook, turning frequently, until firm and opaque.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Bring to the table while still bubbling.
Notes
Image supplied by by Javier Lastras from España/Spain (Gambas al Ajillo) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g