Gambas Al Ajillo
 
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Recipe type: Tapa
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
  • 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)
Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain the shrimp.
  2. Peel and slice the garlic into thin pieces.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan to low heat, add the sliced garlic and stir.
  4. Before the garlic is golden, add the shrimp and the whole pepper and stir constantly for 4 minutes until shrimp is pink.
  5. Pour the shrimp and olive oil garlic mixture onto a platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  6. Squeeze half a lemon on top.
  7. Remove the whole chili pepper, or allow to be served just for looks!
  8. Serve immediately with crusty French bread to soak up the juices!
Recipe by Liz's Kitchen at https://www.lizbokisch.com/gambas-al-ajillo