Gambas al Ajillo

A family staple which by now everyone probably knows how to make, and probably does a little differently. The gold standard is of course the Casa del Abuelo in Madrid. Perhaps the most important step of the whole recipe is to serve in a heated terracotta cazuela to ensure the shrimp and sauce stays piping hot.

Shrimp with garlic

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6+ cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon espelette or red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
  • splash of broth or white wine optional
  • lemon & bread

Instructions

  • Heat the oil and butter in a skillet. Add shrimp and sauté 1 minute.
  • Add garlic, paprika, and pepper, sauté 2 minutes more.
  • Add liquid if using, cook briefly.
  • Remove from heat, stir in parsley. Squeeze with lemon and serve with bread.

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