Gambas al Ajillo Recipe

Gambas al ajillo

is a classic tapas dish found all over Spain. With only a few simple ingredients, it's easy and quick to make.

gambas al ajillo

serves 4 as a tapa

50ml extra virgin olive oil

4 large garlic cloves

2 small cayenne peppers

400g peeled king prawns

Splash of dry sherry

Sea salt

Finely slice the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a heavy based frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cayenne peppers, and fry until softened.

Add the prawns and fry for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Add the sherry and increase the heat until it bubbles.

Season with sea salt and serve with crusty bread.