Gambas al Ajillo Recipe

Gambas al Ajillo Recipe

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 20 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 20 large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1 chile de árbol, crumbled
  • 2 teaspoons brandy
  • Kosher salt
  • Finely chopped parsley (for serving)
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly to keep from burning, until golden, about 1 minute.
  2. Add shrimp and chile de árbol to skillet and cook, tossing constantly, until shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add brandy and cook, continuing to toss constantly, 1 minute; season with salt.
  3. To serve, divide shrimp among plates and scatter parsley over top.