{"id":1869,"date":"2025-07-05T08:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T07:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/?p=1869"},"modified":"2025-08-10T00:06:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T23:06:43","slug":"gambas-al-ajillo-garlic-shrimps-simple-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/gambas-al-ajillo-garlic-shrimps-simple-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Gambas al ajillo – Spanish-style Garlic shrimp recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This delicious and super simple Spanish <\/a>garlic shrimp recipe originates from northern Spain where it is known as Gambas al ajillo<\/em> or Gambas pil pil<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose bigger shrimps if you prefer a more meaty version, or the smaller ones if you prefer them crispier and more garlicky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanish garlic shrimp is a good source of lean protein from the shrimp and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. The olive oil base provides monounsaturated fats<\/strong> which are healthy for the heart. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  • 300g peeled shrimp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 cloves garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika or chili flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2dl olive oil (to cover the bottom of the pan + a bit more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • pinch of salt (have in mind the shrimps are already salty)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Slice or mince the garlic and paprika and set aside. Don’t crush the garlic as it will burn easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Warm the olive oil over medium heat, but don’t burn it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Add the garlic and paprika to the oil and toss for a few seconds until the garlic gets golden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Add the shrimp and and fry on a higher heat for 3-5 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      In Spain, gambas al ajillo are traditionally cooked in a clay dish in mid-deep oil. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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