Impossible to resist garlic prawns for starters

It is not difficult to prepare the recipe for gambas al ajillo, but we warn you right away that you may have a serious problem. This dish is so delicious that it could become truly addictive.

It is another one of the most consumed tapas in Spain and that the Portuguese – as good connoisseurs of good food that they are – decided to import. After all, no one is able to resist to that saucewhich even asks for a generous slice of bread soaked.

Easy and quick to make, gambas al ajillo are, therefore, in an entrance that looks like it was made by a chef. Your guests will be impressed and will always ask for more.

Prawns al ajillo with whiskey

Ingredients

• 800g of fresh shrimp
• 125ml olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• lemon juice
• chilli
• 1 bay leaf
• Chopped parsley
• 60ml of whiskey
• salt qb

preparation method

• Peel the prawns and remove the gut.
• Season the prawns with a little salt, chili pepper and lemon juice.
• Engage the seasoning well.
• In a large frying pan, heat the oil, garlic cloves and bay leaf.
• Let it heat up until the garlic cloves are golden.
• Add the prawns and let them fry well until they gain color.
• When they start to take on color, sprinkle with the whiskey and bring to a boil.
• Fry over a high heat for another minute until the prawns are golden brown.
• Finally, mix the parsley and remove from the heat.

Prawns al ajillo with white wine

Ingredients

• 800r of prawns
• 4 c. olive oil soup
• 2 garlic cloves
• 5 drops of hot sauce
• 1dl of white wine
• salt and pepper qb

preparation method

• Peel the prawns, remove the gut and wash well.
• Heat the oil and fry the prawns. Season with salt and pepper.
• With a knife, chop the garlic.
• Add to the prawns and let it brown a little.
• Add the spice and refresh with the white wine.
• Let it cook for five minutes and serve.