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Home Pittige gambas al ajillo als tapas hapje

Tapas Spanish Quick Appetizers Cozy Shrimp Gluten-free

Gambas al ajillo is the tapas bite that always works: quick to make, full of flavour and guaranteed to leave empty plates. Serve them alongside other small dishes from tapas bowls and you’ll instantly have a flavorful table full of conviviality.

The garlic and chili give this dish that little wink that makes all the difference. Make sure you have good bread to mop up the aromatic oil — you really won't want to leave any behind.

Recipe

Spicy gambas al ajillo as a tapas bite

Gambas al ajillo is a Spanish classic you can have on the table in no time. Fragrant garlic, a splash of white wine and juicy shrimp come together to make a bite everyone will want to share.

Course	Tapas / Appetizers
Kitchen	Spanish
Servings	4 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time	10 min
Total	20 min

Equipment

Frying pan
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Small bowls or dishes
Paper towels

Ingredients

300 g raw shrimp (peeled, tail on)
6 garlic cloves
1 dried chili pepper (or 1 tsp chili flakes)
100 ml good-quality olive oil
60 ml dry white wine
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp smoked paprika powder
Salt to taste
Handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
Crusty baguette or ciabatta, for serving

How to make gambas al ajillo as a tapas bite?

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with a pinch of salt and smoked paprika.
Slice the garlic cloves thinly and chop the dried chili pepper into small pieces (or use chili flakes).
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a frying pan. Add the garlic and chili and gently fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant. Take care not to burn the garlic.
Turn the heat up to high and add the shrimp to the pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until they are pink and just cooked through.
Deglaze with the white wine and let it reduce for 30 seconds. Then add a small splash of lemon juice and stir everything together.
Spoon the gambas with the garlic oil into small bowls or dishes. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread.

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Small bowls are ideal for this kind of snack: everyone gets their own portion and your table instantly looks festive. Serve the gambas straight from the pan for the best flavour, as they are at their most delicious when they arrive at the table steaming hot.

Make it a true tapas evening by pairing this bite with olives, roasted peppers or a plate of jamón. Put everything on the table at once and let everyone taste and share. That’s how eating together naturally becomes a memory.

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