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Gambas al Ajillo
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serves 4
Gambas al Ajillo is one of Spain’s most iconic tapas dishes: juicy prawns quickly cooked in garlicky olive oil with a hint of chilli.
It is fast, fragrant, and perfect for sharing with crusty bread to mop up the flavour-packed oil.
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.
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