Gambas al Ajillo

Name: Gambas al Ajillo
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 12-18 olives (Manzanilla, Gordal or your favorite variety); 24 large wild shrimp (about 1 pound), shell on or peeled (shells reserved); 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (seeds optional); 2 tablespoons white wine; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; Salt to taste; CopperBond 3.5qt Sauteuse

Gambas al Ajillo

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Cuisine

Spanish

Servings

4-6

Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic shrimp) is a classic Spanish tapas. Plump, sweet shrimp and a subtle underlying flavour of garlic are the key to this tasty dish. Serve with the freshest crusty bread you can get, because you are going to want to soak up all the delicious sauce!

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
12-18 olives (Manzanilla, Gordal or your favorite variety)
24 large wild shrimp (about 1 pound), shell on or peeled (shells reserved)
1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (seeds optional)
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt to taste

Products to Use

CopperBond 3.5qt Sauteuse

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Directions

Pour olive oil into a large skillet, set over medium-low to low heat, then add smashed garlic, pepper flakes & 1/4 tsp salt. (If peeling shrimp before cooking, add shrimp shells to skillet as well).
Cook until garlic is pale golden brown, and oil is aromatic, about 10 minutes. (Oil should be lightly bubbling while cooking). When ready, strain through a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl. Discard pepper flakes, garlic (& shells).
Return flavored oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add sliced garlic & olives, then cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is a pale golden brown, about 1 minute.
Add shrimp & jalapeño, then cook, tossing and stirring until shrimp are barely cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the white wine & lemon juice, then cook for another minute. Season to taste with salt, sprinkle with parsley and serve.