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Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Name: Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: 200g Shrimp, shell-on; 4 cloves Garlic; 1 Red chili; 150ml Olive oil; To taste Parsley; To taste Salt; As needed Baguette

Side Dish

⏱ 15 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐

Shrimp gently poached in garlic- and chili-infused olive oil — a classic tapas bar order.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

A star of the tapas repertoire: shrimp simmered in sizzling olive oil with garlic and chili, mopped up with bread. It's a go-to order at the bar counter alongside a glass of wine, and just as easy to make as a quick appetizer at home.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A Barcelona bar filling up as evening arrives: a small pot of gambas al ajillo bubbles away at the counter, enjoyed with bread and wine — a social ritual all its own.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Shrimp, shell-on 200g
Garlic 4 cloves
Red chili 1
Olive oil 150ml
Parsley To taste
Salt To taste
Baguette As needed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Thinly slice the garlic.
Combine olive oil, garlic, and sliced chili in a small pot and warm gently over low heat until fragrant.
Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink — don't let it come to a hard boil.
Season with salt.
Sprinkle with parsley.
Serve hot with baguette for dipping.

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