Gambas al Ajillo: A Taste of Spain at Home
One of my favorite dishes that feels fancy but is actually super easy to make is Gambas (aka Gambas al Ajillo).
It’s perfect when you’re having guests over — looks impressive, tastes amazing, and only needs a few simple ingredients. Honestly, it’s so quick and delicious that I often make it just for myself too!
🍽️ Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Shrimp
How to Make It
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Generously coat a pan with olive oil and heat it up. Once it’s hot, toss in sliced garlic.
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Let the garlic infuse the oil with all its aroma.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they’re perfectly pink and juicy.
- Season with salt and pepper, and if you like a little kick (like I do!), throw in some red pepper flakes or peperoncino.
That’s it — super simple, right?
Serve it with some warm, crusty bread as an appetizer, or use it as a side dish with pasta or other Western-style mains. Sometimes I even load it up and have it as the main course! You can also turn it into a full-on Gambas pasta.
Personally, I love it a bit spicy with red pepper flakes, but you can totally make it your own.
It pairs really well with white wine. For this meal, we paired with Pinot grigio.
