Receta de Gambas al Ajillo - Garlic Shrimp Recipe
La Tienda Kitchens
- 12 minutes
- 1 serving
This delicious tapa can be found across Spain. A terra cotta cazuela filled with fresh shrimp sizzling with oil and garlic is a wonderful thing to behold. Once the shrimp is gone, we love to dip crusty bread in the oil. Gambas al Ajillo is a simple and delicious recipe – just as a tapa should be! This recipe serves one, simply multiply ingredients by the number of people you plan to serve.
Ingredients
- 2oz small shelled and deveined shrimp (or as many as will fit in one layer in the dish)
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 2tbsp white wine or sherry (Fino or Amontillado are good for this dish)
- 2cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2dried chili pepper, seeds removed, chopped into 2 pieces or a pinch of red pepper flakes
- A small pinch of Spanish smoked paprika
- 1tsp parsley, minced
- Sea salt
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Crusty bread
- 4-inch cazuela dish
Preparation
STEP 1
Add the olive oil, wine, garlic, paprika and chili pepper to a small 4-inch cazuela (terra cotta dish). Place the dish over medium high heat until oil and wine begin to simmer.
STEP 2
Add the shrimp. Stir until shrimp are done, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt and parsley. Serve with lemon slice and a good crusty bread for dipping.