Best 6 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.

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)

GAMBAS AL AJILLO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly to keep from burning, until golden, about 1 minute.
• Add shrimp and chile de árbol to skillet and cook, tossing constantly, until shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add brandy and cook, continuing to toss constantly, 1 minute; season with salt.
• To serve, divide shrimp among plates and scatter parsley over top.

GAMBAS AL AJILLO (SHRIMP W/ GARLIC) CATALONIA

Steps:

• In a wide, shallow sauté pan over high heat, warm the Olive Oil and the Butter; add the Shrimp and Garlic and sauté quickly for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the lemon juice, paprika, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
• Transfer to a warmed serving dish, sprinkle with the parsley and serve at once.

GAMBAS AL AJILLO ( GARLIC SHRIMP)

Steps:

• 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.