• Gambas al ajillo is a classic Spanish tapa enjoyed in tapas bars all over Spain.
  • Gambas al ajillo is a popular Spanish appetizer consisting of shrimps that are sautéed in a pan with minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and olive oil.
  • This Gambas al ajillo garlic shrimp (prawns) recipe is quick and super easy to make, and best of all doesn’t require any special equipment or fancy ingredients.
  • I like using a smooth buttery Spanish extra virgin olive oil for this as one of the best parts of Gambas al Ajillo is the flavorful oil at the bottom of the pan.
  • Gambas al Ajillo is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the pan.
  • Gambas al Ajillo would be around 377 calories and if you add a slice of bread can range from 80 to 120 calories extra.
  • Gambas al ajillo – or Spanish Garlic Shrimp – are made with shrimp (or prawns) cooked in olive oil with fresh garlic, dried cayenne peppers, and white wine.
  • The traditional preparation for gambas al ajillo is overwhelmingly simple: heat up olive oil in an earthenware cazuela on a fire until hot.
  • I’m thrilled to share with you a phenomenal, really quick and delicious Garlic Shrimp recipe, also known as Gambas Al Ajillo.