Gambas Al Ajillo (Shimp In Garlic Sauce)

Name: Gambas Al Ajillo (Shimp In Garlic Sauce)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoon butter; 1 pound medium shrimp shelled and cleaned; 4 cloves garlic sliced; 2 tablespoon dry white wine; 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes; salt & pepper to taste; minced parsley as a garnish; lemon wedges as a garnish; crusty white bread slices or rolls for serving

venturists|Sept. 25, 2017 2:07 am EST

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Gambas Al Ajillo (Shrimp in Garlic Sauce) is an easy seafood appetizer that is a wonderful part of any Spanish Tapas menu.

Servings

4

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoon butter
1 pound medium shrimp shelled and cleaned
4 cloves garlic sliced
2 tablespoon dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
salt & pepper to taste
minced parsley as a garnish
lemon wedges as a garnish
crusty white bread slices or rolls for serving

Directions

1. Heat the oil and butter in a saute pan over medium heat
2. Add the shrimp and garlic.
3. Cook the shrimp for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side, until they are cooked through, making sure that the garlic does not burn.
4. Add the white wine and continue to simmer for 1 minute
5. Transfer to a serving dish and season lightly with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley.
6. Serve immediately with crusty white bread to soak up the sauce.