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Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish tapas of shrimp cooked quickly in garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil.
About Gambas al Ajillo
Gambas al ajillo is a classic Spanish tapa of shrimp cooked with garlic in olive oil. This profile follows Spain's official food-export recipe, using only shrimp, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and salt.
The shrimp are sweet and briny, while gently cooked garlic gives the oil a deep savoury aroma without masking the seafood. Extra-virgin olive oil supplies fruity richness and carries the garlic through every bite.
The dish arrives hot and glossy, with curled pink shrimp surrounded by clear golden oil and visible pieces of garlic. The shrimp remain plump and tender rather than heavily browned or coated in sauce.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Crustaceans.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish Gambas al Ajillo with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.
- ShrimpSweet briny seafood
- Garlic clovesAromatic flavour
- Extra-virgin olive oilCooking medium and glossy sauce
- SaltSeasoning
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Shrimp: . The source names shrimp broadly; species and supplier treatment are not supplied.
- Garlic cloves:
- Extra-virgin olive oil:
- Salt:
Origins & food traditions
Foods and Wines from Spain, operated by ICEX Spain Export and Investment, supplies the complete four-ingredient recipe selected here: shrimp, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and salt. Its Spain Food Nation page independently identifies gambas al ajillo as a traditional Spanish tapa of shrimp fried with garlic.
Countries
- Spain
- SpainCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Spanish Cuisine
- Andalusian CuisineCatalogue link pending review
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