Gambas al Ajillo

Name: Gambas al Ajillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 12 pcs King prawns; 3 clove Garlic; 100 ml Olive oil; 3 pinch Cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp Parsley; to taste Sea salt; to taste Black pepper

A classic Spanish dish of king prawns sautéed in fragrant garlic-infused oil. Simple yet incredibly delicious — perfect for a festive table or a romantic dinner.

Ingredients

12 pcs King prawns
3 clove Garlic
100 ml Olive oil
3 pinch Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Parsley
to taste Sea salt
to taste Black pepper

Instructions

Clean the prawns by removing the shells, leaving the tails intact. Using a toothpick, carefully remove the intestinal vein. Season with sea salt. If cooking in a regular skillet rather than ceramic cookware, the prawns can be left in their shells.
Pour olive oil into a ceramic baking dish or skillet, add sliced garlic and cayenne pepper. Place over high heat. When the garlic begins to turn golden, add the prawns and sauté for 1–2 minutes on each side until pink.
Sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while hot. If prepared in ceramic cookware, you can bring it straight to the table — note that the oil and dish will remain hot for several more minutes.