Best Pintxo De Gamba Al Ajillo Shrimp Skewers With Garlic Recipes

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GAMBAS AL AJILLO (SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP RECIPE)



Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe) image

In just 10 minutes, you can make this easy gambas al ajillo recipe with extra juicy shrimp swimming in a garlicy olive oil sauce. Just add your favorite crusty bread to dunk in the sauce!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
Kosher salt
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves, (chopped)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((start with less if you don't want it too spicy))
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons dry sherry or dry white wine
Juice of ½ lemon
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Pat the shrimp dry and season with kosher salt. Set aside for now.
  • Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat up to 60 seconds or until the garlic gains some color (be careful not to burn it).
  • Add the shrimp and paprika. Cook briefly, tossing regularly, and watching that the flesh turns opaque with a pearly pink color (about 3 minutes or so; this will depend on the size of the shrimp). Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir in sherry, lemon juice and parsley.
  • Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a serving bowl. Serve with your favorite crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Cholesterol 190.5 mg, Sodium 982.2 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)



Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) image

Every Spanish restaurant serves this dish of shrimp cloaked in garlic-infused olive oil with smoky hints of paprika and a touch of sweetness from sherry. Make sure you have all your ingredients together before you head to the stove since, start to finish, this cooks in mere minutes. It's great for a tapas party, since you can prep everything ahead of time. Just spoon the shrimp and sauce over toasted bread and sprinkle more cayenne and parsley on top to enjoy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cloves garlic
1 pound frozen large shrimp (21-25 count) - thawed, peeled, and deveined
kosher salt to taste
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
  • Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 344.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PINTXO DE GAMBA AL AJILLO (SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH GARLIC)



Pintxo De Gamba Al Ajillo (Shrimp Skewers With Garlic) image

shrimp skewer with garlic and hot peppers. Another of the "tapas for 8" party menu by sean mullen of boqueria's. Easy and delilicious. Overnight marinade not part of prep time.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Spanish

Time 19m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb fresh rock shrimp (or large shrimp cut in half)
2 dried guindilla pepper (or substitute 1 tsp red pepper flakes if guindillas are unavailable)
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Skewer shrimp on 6-inch bamboo skewers. Combine the remaining ingredients and marinate shrimp overnight in the mixture.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 86.1, Sodium 84.4, Carbohydrate 0.8, Protein 11.6

GAMBAS AJILLO: SHRIMP IN GARLIC



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The Spanish tend to use a cazuela when cooking this dish as that is the most traditional method. A cazuela is an earthenware dish that can be used either on top of the oven over a gas flame or for baking inside the oven. Remember to cool this dish before washing, as it may crack due to extreme, rapid changes in temperature. A deep frying pan is a suitable alternative to cook this recipe, however, transfer the ingredients into a more attractive hot dish before serving.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings as a tapa or appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup olive oil
1 large clove garlic, peeled and sliced
1 large dry red hot chile pepper, chopped and sliced thinly with seeds
2 pounds fresh white shrimp, shelled
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place the cazuela over a medium flame. Add the olive oil. When hot (steam comes off the surface, do not burn the oil, you will know because it will smell rancid) add the garlic. Sizzle until golden in color, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chiles and leave for 1 minute.
  • Turn off the heat just as the garlic starts to turn brown. (If the garlic turns brown you have over cooked it and will need to start again.)
  • Add the shelled shrimps and leave for 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt.
  • Serve with some fresh bread.

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