Garlic and chilli prawns
Gambas al ajillo is a popular Spanish tapas dish, which also makes a great midweek supper when served on toasted bread with a side salad. It’s delicious and so quick to prepare. For a really authentic touch, add a splash of dry sherry when cooking.
Gambas al ajillo is a popular Spanish tapas dish, which also makes a great midweek supper when served on toasted bread with a side salad
SERVES 4 AS A TAPAS DISH
16 large raw king prawns, shell on
sea salt, for sprinkling
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced
½ tsp hot/sweet smoked paprika
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
TO SERVE
lemon wedges
- Sprinkle the prawns with a little salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the prawns and cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn. Add the garlic, paprika and chilli and cook for a further 2 minutes, or until the prawns are pink and cooked through. Squeeze over the lemon juice, then sprinkle over a little extra salt and the parsley.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges for squeezing and napkins to wipe your fingers after peeling the prawns!