
This easy spicy Gambas al ajillo recipe takes just 10 minutes to cook, delivering a sizzling tapas restaurant favorite right to your home table. Plump shrimp are gently poached in garlic-infused extra virgin olive oil with a kick of dried red chilies. Make sure to serve this classic Spanish appetizer with plenty of crusty bread for dipping.
Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear, then season them evenly with the kosher salt.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a cold skillet, then add the sliced garlic and crumbled dried red chili peppers.
Place the skillet over medium-low heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant and turns a pale golden color.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges start to turn pink.
Flip the shrimp, then immediately pour in the dry sherry and lemon juice, allowing the liquid to bubble vigorously for about 1 minute until the shrimp are fully opaque and curled.
Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately in the hot pan with a sliced warm baguette.





