Gambas Al Ajillo ( Garlic Shrimp)
- 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 chili peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- Place the shrimp in the oven proof ceramic dish, approximately 8 inches in diameter and at least 1 inch high.
- Add garlic and pepper slices and cover with oil.
- Sprinkle paprika and salt on top of oil.
- If the dish can be used on the stove burner, heat on top of stove over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until the oil is bubbly and the shrimp are cooked.
- If dish can not be used directly on the burner, place under the broiler in the oven and broil until the oil is bubbly and the shrimp are cooked (about 5 minutes after the oil starts to bubble) Do not overcook as the shrimp will become tough.
- Serve with crispy french bread.
- Great for soaking up the heated garlic oil.
shrimp, garlic, olive oil, chili peppers, paprika, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gambas-al-ajillo-garlic-shrimp-104018 (may not work)