Gambas Al Ajillo
Author: Liz Bokisch
Recipe type: Tapa
Cuisine: Mediterranean
- 1 lb raw shrimp (raw, unpeeled, preferably with head & tail on)
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 dried hot red pepper (whole)
- ½ lemon
- Extra virgin Olive oil (about 4 Tbsp)
- Salt
- Parsley (loosely chopped)
- Rinse and drain the shrimp.
- Peel and slice the garlic into thin pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan to low heat, add the sliced garlic and stir.
- Before the garlic is golden, add the shrimp and the whole pepper and stir constantly for 4 minutes until shrimp is pink.
- Pour the shrimp and olive oil garlic mixture onto a platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Squeeze half a lemon on top.
- Remove the whole chili pepper, or allow to be served just for looks!
- Serve immediately with crusty French bread to soak up the juices!
Recipe by Liz's Kitchen at https://www.lizbokisch.com/gambas-al-ajillo
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