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A classic Spanish tapa, Gambas al Ajillo is a flavorful and quick dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in garlic-infused olive oil with a touch of spice. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, it's ready in minutes and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 lb
- Garlic6 cloves
- Olive oil1/2 cup
- Dry sherry or white wine1/4 cup
- Red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley2 tablespoons
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
- loaf Crusty bread1
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Prepare the shrimp: Ensure the shrimp are peeled, deveined, and patted dry with paper towels.
Slice the garlic: Thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté the garlic: Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the hot oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden (about 1-2 minutes). Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.
Deglaze with sherry: Pour in the dry sherry or white wine and let it simmer for about 30 seconds, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Season and garnish: Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately: Serve the gambas al ajillo immediately in the skillet or transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with the garlic-infused olive oil from the pan. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
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