Gambas al Ajillo

Name: Gambas al Ajillo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Bread, to serve, crusty; 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes, or sliced red chilli; 500 g Prawns, raw, peeled and deveined; 1 tsp Lemon Juice, optional, to finish; 5 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh chopped; 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked, optional; Salt, to taste; 80 ml Olive Oil, good quality

Classic Spanish garlic prawns sizzling in olive oil with chilli and parsley, ready in minutes.

18 mins Serves 4On the Hob

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Ingredients

Bread, to serve, crusty
1/2 tsp Chili Flakes, or sliced red chilli
500 g Prawns, raw, peeled and deveined
1 tsp Lemon Juice, optional, to finish
5 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Parsley, fresh chopped
1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked, optional
Salt, to taste
80 ml Olive Oil, good quality

Method

10 mins prep8 mins cook18 mins total

Pat prawns dry and season lightly with salt.
Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
Add sliced garlic and chilli flakes; cook gently until garlic turns lightly golden.
Add prawns and raise heat slightly; cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque.
Sprinkle in paprika (if using) and toss briefly.
Finish with chopped parsley and a small squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately with crusty bread.