GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

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Make and share this Grilled Shrimp With Garlic (Gambas Al Ajillo) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jkoch960

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes.
  • Heat the grill to medium.
  • Whisk together 1/4 cup of the oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, ancho chili 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.

Puskal Bk
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Isla Madden
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This recipe is a winner! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with some roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


abidali Ali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with some crusty bread or pasta.


AL ABEER WOOD ART&CRAFT
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with some rice and it was a hit with my family.


Jully Uvie
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Frank Nelson
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


teigan heatwole
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with some roasted vegetables and it's a perfect meal.


Esteban Cigarroa
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a little bit of lemon juice to the sauce for an extra bit of brightness.


Razia Parween
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I like to serve it with some crusty bread or rice.


Nolberto Alambar
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were succulent and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with some linguine and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Joona Lehtonen
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


toluwalashe Mary
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the garlic sauce was delicious. I served it with some rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Marcie R.
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Pandu divid
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the sauce for an extra level of flavor.


Busulwa Marc
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This recipe is an absolute winner! The shrimp were cooked to perfection, and the garlic sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. My family loved it!