Gambas al ajillo

Gambas al ajillo Recipe

Gambas al ajillo translates as “garlic shrimp” is a Spanish dish. The recipe is very simple, and the taste is perfect. Fry chili pepper, garlic and then add the peeled shrimp. Done! You can serve it as an independent dish or as a tapa, putting shrimp on lightly browned bread.

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Recipe type: Tapas

Recipe type: Spanish

Yield: 2

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Shrimp — 400 grams

Garlic — 4 cloves

Chili pepper — 2 pods

Olive oil — 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Peel the shrimp from the head, shell and remove the esophagus.

2. Coarsely chop the garlic or flatten it with the flat side of a wide knife.

3. Heat olive oil over medium heat.

4. Add chilli pepper and fry for 2-3 minutes.

5. Add garlic and fry for 3 minutes.

6. Add shrimp and salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

Serving: Serve immediately on the table sprinkled with lemon juice and coriander and mint leaves.

Bon Appetit!