Spanish garlic prawns

Traditionally this would be cooked in a flameproof terracotta dish, in which you then serve the prawns – if you don’t have one you can use an ordinary frying pan and leave the heads and shells on. I love these either way.

Positively loaded with garlic and spices - please don't forget the fresh, un-buttered bread, you will definitely need it! Normally served as an entree, this recipe makes enough for two main meal servings.

Gambas al Ajillo features succulent shrimp cooked in a sizzling pan with olive oil, garlic, and a touch of chili flakes for a hint of heat.

Gambas al ajillo are a super simple Spanish tapas that is one of the best known and best loved. And for good reason - these garlic shrimp are delicious!

These sizzling garlic prawns are so quick and easy. With butter, spices and of course garlic, they're super tasty and great as a starter or mixed through pasta! Not just sizzling; these are Spanish garlic prawns loaded with garlic, of course but some paprika (or even better, pimenton), chilli flakes and a good squeeze of lemon make these something really special. They're cooked in just one pan! All done under the overhead grill / broiler. So incredibly easy. Loaded with punchy flavour!

Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp, also known as Gambas Al Ajillo, is a spanish tapa dish that is mixed with olive oil, garlic, paprika and shrimp/prawn. It is garnished with parsley and drizzle with lemon. #gambasalajillo #spanishgarlicshrimp #shrimptapas

Let me show you how to make a delicious treat... Gambas al ajillo, a classic Spanish garlic shrimp recipe with olive oil, garlic and parsley!

From the dusty central plains to the islands plopped in the azure waters of the Mediterranean, you’ll find the delicious aroma of Gambas al ajillo (Garlic shrimp) wafting from all regions of Spain. This recipe is quick and super easy to make and can be made in around 15 minutes. Best of all doesn’t require any special equipment or fancy ingredients! Get your skillets ready, let’s make Spain's famous tapas dish, gambas al ajillo!

With a delicious Balsamic & garlic butter sauce, zesty lemon tang and a spicy chilli kick, these prawn pots served with a crusty baguette are sure to impress your guests. Add an Italian inspired Master-Twist on this classic Garlic Prawn starter or tapas dish.

This Spanish-inspired recipe for Pil Pil Prawns gives uses jumbo, shell on prawns cooked in garlic, chilli and lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil for a summertime take on the classic tapas dish. Serve with a couple of glasses of chilled white Tempranillo and lots of crusty bread for mopping up those cooking juices!