Seafood • Spanish
Gambas al ajillo

Ingredients
- Raw King Prawns12
- Garlic Clove3
- Olive Oil100 ml
- Cayenne Pepper3
- tablespoon chopped Parsley1
Steps
Prepare
- 🥄step 1
- 🔥Peel the prawns, leaving the tails intact, and, using a cocktail stick, remove the digestive tracts.
Cook
- 🔥Or, if you are using a frying pan rather than a terracotta pot, you can cook the prawns in their shells.
Prepare
- 🧂Season with a little sea salt.
Steps
- 🍳step 2
Cook
- Put the garlic, olive oil and chillies in a flameproof terracotta pot or frying pan and set over a high heat.
- 🍽️When the garlic starts to turn golden, add the prawns and cook for 1-2 mins on each side until just pink.
Prepare
- 🍽️Sprinkle over the chopped parsley and some freshly cracked black pepper, and serve immediately.
Steps
- 🌿If using a terracotta pot, you can take that straight to the table, but be careful with it as the oil and terracotta will remain hot for several minutes.
Source: Original recipe