Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp)
- ⏱ 25 minutes
- Medium
- Serves 2
- 👥 2-cook recipe
Shrimp are marinated with minced garlic, cooked in aromatic garlic oil, and finished with vinegar and parsley.
Adapted from Serious Eats.
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1Mise en place
2Prepare the garlic
3Plate and serve
1Mise en place
2Prepare the garlic
3Plate and serve
Ingredients
- 12 garlic cloves
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled, shells reserved)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tsp sherry vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves (chopped)
What you'll need
You'll share: Large bowl, Fine-mesh strainer, and Large skillet.
Each of you needs your own: Cutting board, Chef's knife, and Mixing bowl.
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1. Mise en place COOK 1
- Prep 1 lb shrimp: peel, shells reserved
- Prep 2 tbsp parsley leaves: chop
2. Prepare the garlic COOK 2
- In a large bowl, finely mince 12 garlic cloves, In a large skillet, smash 4 garlic cloves under the flat side of a knife
- Set aside the remaining 12 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3. Marinate the shrimp COOK 2
- In the large bowl with the minced garlic, add the shrimp, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and baking soda
- Toss to combine thoroughly and set aside at room temperature
4. Infuse the oil COOK 1
- In the large skillet with the smashed garlic, add the shrimp shells, remaining olive oil, and red pepper flakes
- Set over medium-low to low heat and cook, stirring and tossing occasionally, until the shells are deep ruby red, the garlic is pale golden brown, and the oil is intensely aromatic, about 10 minutes
- Keep the oil gently bubbling the whole time
- When ready, strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl, tossing and pressing the shrimp shells to extract as much oil as possible
- Discard the shells and garlic
5. Cook the shrimp COOK 2
- Return the flavored oil to the large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering
- Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until pale golden brown, about 1 minute
- Add the shrimp and cook, tossing and stirring constantly until barely cooked through, about 2 minutes
- Add the sherry vinegar and parsley and toss to combine
- Season to taste with salt
6. Plate and serve BOTH
- Serve immediately
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