Gambas al Ajillo with Garlic

Name: Gambas al Ajillo with Garlic
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 400 g peeled shrimp; 1 tbsp olive oil; 6 g garlic; 0.5 tsp chili flakes; 1 sprig parsley; 0.5 pc lemon; 1 slices bread

Warm garlic oil, chili and juicy shrimp make this Spanish tapas dish simple, aromatic and perfect for sharing. This recipe for gambas al ajillo with garlic lets…

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Ingredienser

4 porsjoner

400 gpeeled shrimp
1 tbspolive oil
6 ggarlic
0.5 tspchili flakes
1 sprigparsley
0.5 pclemon
1 slicesbread

Instructions

Cut the garlic into thin slices.

Add olive oil, garlic and chili flakes to a small saucepan.

Heat gently over medium heat until the garlic is soft and the oil smells aromatic. The garlic should not turn dark.

Place peeled shrimp in a small ovenproof dish or heatproof bowl.

Pour the hot garlic oil over the shrimp.

Top with a few drops of lemon juice and finely chopped parsley.

Serve gambas al ajillo with good bread.

Nutrition per serving

Energi ca. 166 kcal

Protein 25.2 g

Fett 4.5 g

Karbohydrater 7.1 g

Fiber 0.9 g

Sukker 1.1 g

Salt 0.5 g

Tips & tricks

Keep the heat moderate while the garlic sits in the oil. If the garlic turns dark, the oil can taste bitter, so remove the pan from the heat slightly before it seems done.

Did you know?

Gambas al ajillo is about drawing as much flavor as possible from garlic and chili into the oil without burning the garlic. Warm oil gives the shrimp aroma and richness, while lemon and parsley freshen the dish. Good bread is almost as important because the oil is part of the serving.