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Gambas al Ajillo

Spanish · Mediterranean Top Pick STOVETOP
9/10

Sizzling garlic shrimp in olive oil with chili — Spain's greatest tapa.

Shellfish Small Plate & Appetizer Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Gentle heat infuses olive oil with garlic flavor; shrimp cook in 2 minutes in the fragrant oil.

Key Ingredients

shrimp garlic olive oil guindilla pepper parsley bread

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