Spanish cuisine · Fish & Seafood

Gambas al Ajillo

Prawns in sizzling garlic and chilli olive oil – the ultimate tapas classic.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 600 g prawns, peeled
• 8 garlic cloves
• 2 dried chillies
• 150 ml olive oil
• 1 splash of sherry
• Parsley
• Salt

Instructions

1. Slice the garlic thinly and let it turn gently golden in the olive oil.
2. Add the chillies, then fry the prawns over high heat for 2 minutes.
3. Deglaze with a splash of sherry and season with salt.
4. Sprinkle with parsley and serve sizzling in the earthenware dish.