Gambas Al Ajillo ( Garlic Shrimp)
- Ready In:
- 18mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
3
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1⁄3 cup olive oil
- 2 chili peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste
directions
- Place the shrimp in the oven proof ceramic dish, approximately 8 inches in diameter and at least 1 inch high.
- Add garlic and pepper slices and cover with oil.
- Sprinkle paprika and salt on top of oil.
- If the dish can be used on the stove burner, heat on top of stove over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until the oil is bubbly and the shrimp are cooked.
- If dish can not be used directly on the burner, place under the broiler in the oven and broil until the oil is bubbly and the shrimp are cooked (about 5 minutes after the oil starts to bubble) Do not overcook as the shrimp will become tough.
- Serve with crispy french bread.
- Great for soaking up the heated garlic oil.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I moved to Spain about 2 years ago from San Diego after I retired. I am now living my dream of living the Sapnish culture.
I love to cook and especially like Spanish food. I intend to share some of the recipes with you over the next weeks. Would love to hear from anyone interested in Spain.
Ron Brown