# Gambas al ajillo

A classic Spanish appetizer consisting of shrimp sautéed in olive oil with garlic and chili.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 800 g shrimp
- 4 whole garlic
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt (optional)
- 3 piece spicy chili
- parsley, chopped

## Instructions

1. Peel the shrimp and save the heads and shells for broth.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan.
3. Slice the garlic cloves and add them to the pan along with the chili pepper pieces.
4. Season the shrimp with salt.
5. Once the garlic begins to brown, turn the heat to high and add the shrimp to the pan.
6. Add chopped parsley and cook for a short time, ensuring they are not overcooked.
7. Serve in small bowls with the cooking oil.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/6cs8oBuqB6g?is=pd3SuwZZdbzTyPbI
- Creator: Cocina Abierta
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3ca582a5-3396-431b-8861-186df99d3cc6
- Extracted: 2026-10-26

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