Spanish Garlic Shrimp Gambas Al Ajillo Recipes

GAMBAS AL AJILLO (SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP RECIPE)

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry and season with kosher salt. Set aside for now.
• Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat up to 60 seconds or until the garlic gains some color (be careful not to burn it).
• Add the shrimp and paprika. Cook briefly, tossing regularly, and watching that the flesh turns opaque with a pearly pink color (about 3 minutes or so; this will depend on the size of the shrimp). Remove the pan from the heat.
• Stir in sherry, lemon juice and parsley.
• Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a serving bowl. Serve with your favorite crusty bread.

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

Steps:

• Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
• Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium.
• Whisk together 1/4 cup of the oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, ancho powder and chopped garlic in a small bowl. Skewer the shrimp and brush with marinade.
• Place the remaining 1/2 cup of the oil in a small saucepan, add the sliced garlic and cook until the sliced garlic is lightly golden brown. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve the oil.
• Increase the heat of the grill to high.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, season with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown on each side, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skewers, transfer to a platter and drizzle with some of the reserved garlic oil and the garlic chips. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme and garnish with oregano leaves.

GAMBAS AL AJILLO RECIPE (SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMPS)

Steps:

• Remove the shell of the shrimps and mince the garlic (around 6 cloves).
• Heat up the olive oil in a pan and add the minced garlic & the cayenne peppers.
• Add the shrimps when the garlic starts to sizzle.
• Add one tablespoon of dry sherry and sea salt when the shrimps are almost done.
• Cook until the shrimps are cooked through.
• Remove the pan from the heat and divide the shrimps in (4) small bowls.
• Add a bit of butter to each bowl and stir slightly.
• Enjoy your home-made Gambas al Ajillo (Tip: Serve with toasted bread and a glass of white wine)

SPANISH GARLIC PRAWNS RECIPE (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

Steps:

• Add an olive oil. Wait till it turns hot
• Once it is hot, add garlic and let it cook up to one minute or until it turns light brown
• Add the prawns in the pan, and cook for 30 seconds in each side or until it turns light pink. DO NOT overcooked the prawn
• Add paprika, lemon, salt and black pepper in the pan. Sir it quickly for less than 10 seconds, and turn off the heat. Add parsley for garnish.