spanishutama· 4 servings
Udang Bawang Putih Spanyol
Gambas al Ajillo

Ingredients
- 500 g large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 150 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 dried guindilla chiles (or 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (pimentón de la Vera)
- 2 tbsp dry sherry or dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a clay cazuela or heavy skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- 2Add sliced garlic and whole dried chiles; cook gently 2-3 minutes until garlic turns pale golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- 3Increase heat to medium-high; add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and curled.
- 4Sprinkle smoked paprika over shrimp, immediately pour in sherry or wine, and let reduce for 30 seconds.
- 5Remove from heat; stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- 6Serve immediately in the cazuela with crusty bread for soaking up the oil.
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