Decadent Shrimp Gambas at Home
Easy Shrimp Gambas al Ajillo Recipe for Beginners
Whip up delicious Shrimp Gambas al Ajillo right in your own kitchen! This dish, infused with aromatic garlic and rich olive oil, is perfect as a sophisticated appetizer for a night in or as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for your next party. Enjoy the plump shrimp and hint of spice from the chili flakes with crusty bread for a truly satisfying meal.
Main Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp (as much as you like)
- 7 cloves garlic
- 3-4 dried chili peppers or chili flakes (peperoncino)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 3 pinches of salt
- Generous amount of extra virgin olive oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Pour a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil into a cooking pan or a deep dish, enough to submerge the ingredients. Arrange the thinly sliced garlic cloves at the bottom of the pan. Gently heat over low heat, allowing the garlic’s aroma to infuse the olive oil. Be careful not to burn the garlic; cook until it turns a light golden brown.
Step 2
Once the garlic begins to turn golden, add the prepared shrimp and the crushed dried chili peppers (or peperoncino). Season evenly with 3 pinches of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Stir everything together to combine, and cook over medium-low heat until the shrimp are plump and have turned a beautiful pink color.
Step 3
When the shrimp are perfectly cooked and vibrant pink, and the garlic is tender, your delicious Gambas al Ajillo is ready! Dip crusty bread, such as baguette slices, into the warm oil and shrimp for an incredibly flavorful experience. This dish is a guaranteed hit for any occasion!
