GAMBAS EN AJO

Shrimp in garlic sauce

Shrimp in garlic sauce

Gambas en salsa are shrimp in a delicious sauce. This specialty is also popular in tapas bars. Here, too, there are different ways of preparing it.

It is served warm immediately after cooking. Shrimp are very popular in Spain. They are available fresh and in various sizes in almost all supermarkets.

A very special variety can be found in the Denia area (Costa Blanca). Here, at certain times of the year, you can find Gambas Rojas de Denia. This special variety sells for up to €100 per kilo.

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Ingredients

Olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
16 large prawns
50 ml white wine
1 tbsp parsley
Salt
Baguette

Infos

People: 4
Preparation: approx. 20 minutes
Difficulty level: very easy

The preparation

Step 1:

Wash the prawns in a sieve, drain and set aside.

Step 2:

Peel and finely dice the garlic and finely chop the parsley.

Step 3:

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.

Step 4:

Add the garlic and parsley and fry over a low heat for approx. 2-3 minutes.

Step 5:

Then add the prawns and fry for approx. 2-3 minutes on each side. When turning the prawns, add the white wine.

Step 6:

Serve immediately after frying with lemon wedges and baguette.