GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

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This is a wonderful Spanish appetizer (tapa), and is so easy to make! It is delicious served with crusty french bread and red wine. It may be made up to a day in advance, and then cooked right before serving.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Spanish

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled,deveined,tail removed
3 -4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
chili flakes
1/4 cup olive oil (about)
salt

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of an 8" round ceramic dish with olive oil.
  • Arrange shrimp to cover bottom, and sprinkle with garlic slices and pepper flakes.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Just before cooking, lightly salt.
  • Cook over medium high heat, until shrimp is cooked through, and garlic begins to brown, about 5-10 minutes.
  • If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately, while the shrimp is still sizzling, with crusty french bread.
  • This dish may be made on the stove, or grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 168.9, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Protein 23.2

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