Gambas al pil-pil is a classic Spanish dish that’s simple, flavorful and perfect as an appetizer or main course. Here’s how to make it:
Recipe · Seafood
Gambas al pil-pil (garlic chili prawns)
- 6 ingredients
- 5 steps
Ingredients
- 500 g large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8–10 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1–2 dried chilies, chopped (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Step-by-step preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and dried chilies (if using) and sauté until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant.
- Add the prawns and cook for a few minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Season the prawns with salt to taste.
- Serve the gambas al pil-pil hot, garnished with a little chopped parsley.
Gambas al pil-pil is a delicious, easy dish for any occasion. The combination of garlic, olive oil and prawns is fragrant and full of flavor. Serve it as a starter with crusty bread, or as a main course with a salad or rice on the side. Enjoy!