Best 8 Shrimp With Garlic Gambascamarones Al Ajillo Recipes

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Do you want to add a simple yet scrumptious seafood dish to your menu? If so, shrimp with garlic gambas or camarones al ajillo is the perfect recipe for you. Originating from the Iberian Peninsula, this classic dish combines the delightful flavors and aromas of shrimp, garlic, olive oil, and a hint of spice. Whether you prefer to indulge in it as a tapas-style appetizer or as a main course paired with crusty bread or rice, this delectable dish is guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its quick preparation time and minimal ingredients, it's an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to medium.
  • Whisk together 1/4 cup of the oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, ancho powder and chopped garlic in a small bowl. Skewer the shrimp and brush with marinade.
  • Place the remaining 1/2 cup of the oil in a small saucepan, add the sliced garlic and cook until the sliced garlic is lightly golden brown. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve the oil.
  • Increase the heat of the grill to high.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade, season with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown on each side, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skewers, transfer to a platter and drizzle with some of the reserved garlic oil and the garlic chips. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme and garnish with oregano leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calorie, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 107 milligrams, Sodium 652 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CAMARONES AL AJILLO (GARLIC SHRIMP)



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Quick, easy and delicious shrimp that can be served over white rice or mofongo.

Provided by LatinaCook

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup butter
½ green bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
10 cloves garlic, pressed
1 pound fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined
½ cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, and red pepper flakes, and cook until tomato sauce is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 203.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 445.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)



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Every Spanish restaurant serves this dish of shrimp cloaked in garlic-infused olive oil with smoky hints of paprika and a touch of sweetness from sherry. Make sure you have all your ingredients together before you head to the stove since, start to finish, this cooks in mere minutes. It's great for a tapas party, since you can prep everything ahead of time. Just spoon the shrimp and sauce over toasted bread and sprinkle more cayenne and parsley on top to enjoy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cloves garlic
1 pound frozen large shrimp (21-25 count) - thawed, peeled, and deveined
kosher salt to taste
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
  • Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 344.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SHRIMP AL AJILLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1 whole chile pepper
12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 ounces dry white wine
1 lemon, cut in half
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a saute pan, heat olive oil and saute garlic, bay leaf, and chile pepper until garlic is golden brown. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Add white wine and reduce in half. Add juice from 1/2 lemon. Then add parsley. Serve very hot and garnish with other 1/2 lemon.

CAMARONES AL AJILLO (GARLIC SHRIMP)



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Make and share this Camarones Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by l0ve2c00k

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb medium cooked shrimp
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
10 garlic cloves (crushed in mortar)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
chopped cilantro (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a deep frying pan saute garlic.
  • Once garlic is a light golden color, add shrimp and remaining ingredients.
  • Cook 8-10 minutes so that the garlic will blend with the shrimp.
  • Serve and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 176.8, Sodium 204.5, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 19.4

GAMBAS AL AJILLO ( GARLIC SHRIMP)



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This is probably one of the most famous Spanish tapas, available throughout Spain. Although my recipe is original, it is authentic as I have constantly revised it duplicating the flavors and consistency I have had in the best tapas bars. Although this can be made in any oven proof dish, I recommend a "cazuela" (terra cotta dish). Although difficult to find, it can be purchased online through "www.tienda.com".

Provided by An American in Spain

Categories     Spanish

Time 18m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

GAMBAS AL AJILLO



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Translation: Garlic shrimp. Which explains why there's a clove of garlic for every shrimp in this saucy dish.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Shrimp     Garlic     Appetizer     Dinner     Chile Pepper     Spain     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
20 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
20 large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 chile de árbol, crumbled
2 teaspoons brandy
Kosher salt
Finely chopped parsley (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly to keep from burning, until golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp and chile de árbol to skillet and cook, tossing constantly, until shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add brandy and cook, continuing to toss constantly, 1 minute; season with salt.
  • To serve, divide shrimp among plates and scatter parsley over top.

SHRIMP AL AJILLO (SHRIMP AND GARLIC)



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Provided by Gary Shteyngart

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons crushed and chopped garlic
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
1 teaspoon mild paprika
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place a large pot over low heat. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook until the garlic has softened in the oil, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the shrimp. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the pepper flakes, Tabasco and paprika. Season with salt to taste. Cover,reduce heat to low and cook until the shrimp is opaque and firm, about 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning,adding more Tabasco or red-pepper flakes if you like more heat. Serve with fried potatoes or rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 434, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 878 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-peeled and deveined shrimp.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use dry vermouth or even water.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or pan to prevent the shrimp from burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan, or the shrimp will steam instead of sear.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, but not overcook them, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with crusty bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Gambas al ajillo is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great appetizer or tapas dish. The shrimp are cooked in a garlicky white wine sauce, which gives them a delicious flavor. The dish is typically served with crusty bread or rice, which can be used to soak up the delicious sauce. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a flavorful appetizer, gambas al ajillo is a great option.

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