Gambas al Ajillo
Camarones al ajillo

Gambas al Ajillo
4-6
Spanish
Appetizer
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
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.