Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

The Spanish dish "Gambas al Ajillo" (garlic shrimp) is a vibrant example of Mediterranean cuisine: simple to prepare, incredibly flavorful, healthy, and delicious. The fried shrimp are drizzled with a fragrant oil that has been sautéed with chili peppers and garlic. Add a richer flavor to the dish by grilling the savory shrimp. Serve "Gambas al Ajillo" with white wine and a crusty baguette, perfect for dipping in the fragrant oil.

Ingredients:

• 24 large shrimp, peeled
• 3 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves
• 1.5 tbsp ground ancho pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• Additionally: wooden skewers soaked in water

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
  
  In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons thyme, ancho chili, and minced garlic. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and brush with the marinade.
Step 2
• Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of oil into a small saucepan, add the thinly sliced ​​garlic, and fry until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel. Reserve the oil.
Step 3
• Preheat grill to high heat.
  
  Preheat grill to high heat.
  
  Remove the shrimp from the marinade, season with salt and pepper and fry until golden brown, 1.5 minutes on each side.
Step 4
• Remove the cooked shrimp from the skewers, place them on a platter, and drizzle with a little of the oil the garlic was fried in. Sprinkle with the fried garlic, thyme, and oregano leaves.
  
  To accompany this dish, use a Sauvignon Blanc wine.

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