How To Make Gambas Al Pil Pil (garlic Prawns With Chili)

Gambas al Pil Pil is a traditional Spanish tapas recipe that is super easy to make and loaded with flavor.

Large prawns are cooked in olive oil with plenty of garlic, paprika, and chili for some extra heat. The smell of this dish is irresistible and it is always best served with plenty of fresh bread.

This dish is very similar to the ever-popular gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp) recipe, with the addition of some chili to heat things up. Originally hailing from the northern region of Spain in the Basque Country, nowadays, It’s a popular dish served all over Spain as a tapas.

Here's the full recipe and what you'll need to make it at home!

Full Recipe: https://thespanishradish.com/recipes/gambas-al-pil-pil-tapas-recipe-garlic-prawns-with-chili/

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Ready in: 13 minutes

Serves 4 as a tapas

What you'll need to make gambas al Pil Pil

___Ingredients___
20 large raw prawns (5 oz. / 150 grams in total)
Half a cup of Extra virgin olive oil
5 Garlic cloves
3 dried chili (we used Guindilla Peppers from the Basque Country)
½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
½ teaspoon crushed chili (optional for serving with a little extra heat)
Salt to taste

___For Serving___
Fresh bread
Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

___Equipment needed___
10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet or medium-sized earthenware dish
Cooking Tongs
Bowl or dish (for serving)

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