World Flavors Cookbook

Gambas al Ajillo

Sizzling garlic shrimp — a classic tapa. Plump shrimp cooked in a pool of garlic-infused olive oil with a hint of chili.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 300g large raw shrimp, peeled
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 100ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1 dried cayenne chili (guindilla)
• Fresh parsley, salt

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a small clay pot (cazuela) or skillet.
2. Add garlic and chili. Cook until garlic just begins to turn golden.
3. Add shrimp and increase heat. Cook for 2 minutes until just pink.
4. Season with salt and scatter with parsley.
5. Serve while still sizzling, with bread to dip in the garlic oil.