Gambas Al Ajillo: The Perfect Quick Shrimp Dish! (Your family and friends will love it!)

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: pollock

Scallops are leaner, while pollock is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is budget-friendly.

Turn on the fire on the cazuela.

Add 2/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil to the cazuela.

Wait a couple of minutes for the oil to get hot, ensuring it's a thick layer of oil.

Slice 2 cloves of garlic.

Chop parsley stems and all.

Add gendia pepper to the hot oil to infuse it with spice.

Carefully add the shrimp one at a time to the hot oil, arranging them attractively.

Turn the heat down slightly to prevent the oil from getting too hot.

Cook the shrimp until they are bubbling and cooked through.

Add the sliced garlic to the shrimp at the very end.

Add a generous amount of chopped parsley to the dish.

Sprinkle a little salt over the shrimp.

Turn off the heat and prepare to plate the dish.

Slice the baguette for serving as a dipping bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens