GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

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Make and share this Grilled Shrimp With Garlic (Gambas Al Ajillo) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jkoch960

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes.
  • Heat the grill to medium.
  • Whisk together 1/4 cup of the oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, ancho chili 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.

Chris Young
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This dish is a keeper!


Binyam Kassahun
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I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves shrimp.


Marvin Desmore
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


KatoKat
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I've never made shrimp before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great.


Udochukwu Josh
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This is my new favorite shrimp recipe!


Gulzar Ali
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish.


Ruby Diamond Sheikh
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests.


Oladunni Saheed
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The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but I added some red pepper flakes and it was perfect.


Bire Baie
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I served this dish with grilled vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Genisis Managuelod
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I added a bit of white wine to the sauce and it was amazing!


Eunice Chiwamba
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Maisie Fletcher
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Ahmed Shady
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The sauce was a bit too oily for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Dipesh Tharu
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I love this dish! It's so simple to make, yet so delicious.


Keletso Novela
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.


Saja Atiyeh
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again and cook the shrimp for less time.


Bobby Crissman
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeff Porter
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and garlicky. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.