Gambas al Ajillo – Spanish Garlic Shrimp Made Easy
Juicy shrimp sizzled in garlic and olive oil, perfect for an easy recipes weeknight appetizer or dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread, for serving
- 1/2 lemon, for squeezing
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Season with salt and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up the garlicky oil.