It was a few days ago when my sister-in-law posted a drool-worthy photo of their dinner – Garlic Shrimp or Gambas al Ajillo – on Facebook. It looked so enticing that I had this urge to make it too. Gladly, we had shrimp. Unfortunately, I found out after checking for recipes online that I didn’t have all the ingredients needed and it was too late to go to the grocery store and grab the stuff. When times like that happen, I make use of what I have. The girl scout in me. Wink!
Most of the recipes online are spicy. I don’t like anything spicy so I skipped the chili red pepper flakes although we had that. It is one of my husband’s favorite spices. He loves it on top of his pizza.
Below is my own version of Gambas al Ajillo. I’m not really that creative or the best of cooks, but I do my best. It turned out good, by the way. That was the reaction from my two boys, better known as my husband and son. Or maybe they just didn’t have any other option but to say yummy?
Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients:
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
6 clovesgarlic, finely minced
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1) Heat olive oil in a pan.
2) Saute’ garlic until golden brown.
3) Place the shrimp. Cook until shrimp begin to turn pink.
4) Stir in lemon juice and red bell pepper.
5) Season with salt and pepper.
6) Stir in parsley.
7) Serve hot.
I love seafood and this Spanish food is one of my favorites now because it’s not only delicious, it’s so easy to prepare too.
Have you tried this dish before?
Omg I have not tried this before but it looks beyond delicious!!!!
That sounds So good. I wish I had some right now.
Ooo It looks deliciouso! I really have to try this recipe, thanks for sharing!
OMG! I am SO making this over the weekend. This looks absolutely divine!
Go for it. It is absolutely divine. (“,)
This is such a great recipe that I am sure my daughter would love for me to make. I must try it!
You should. Our son loved it. (“,)
I’m pretty sure this dish requires a great amount of effort to prepare but your procedure made it all so easy. Thanks and keep it up!
Thank you, Elizabeth. (“,)
Mmmmm, I’ve been craving shrimp lately. You’ve inspired me to go buy some.
I eat shrimp every other day or so.. i can incorporate this recipe into my eating habits.
Yum. Shrimp is so tasty,just wish it wasnt so bad for you. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds and looks really good. Thanks for the great recipe I can’t wait to make it.
You’re welcome. Glad to share it with y’all. (“,)
This looks amazing! We just had shrimp tonight for dinner – this one is going to have to go on the entree for next week 😀
Good to know that, Tanya. I’ll bet you’ll enjoy it.
mmmm that looks really good and flavorful. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome. It is really good and flavorful. Try it for yourself.
It really is drool dinner. Garlic shrimps look so yummy.
I haven’t tried this dish but I really want too now, this looks really yummy!
Try it, Shaney. You’ll like it, for sure. (“,)
I wouldn’t like this as I don’t like seafood. My fiance would love it though!
That does look really good. Might have to try making this.
Looks delicious!
Looks great! My hubby and son love shrimp too–so this would probably go over well in the Mashed Up house.
I love coming across a new recipe. We’re stuck inside a good part of the year now, so it’s fun to make new things.
I don’t eat shrimp, but this looks so colorful!
This looks delicious. I can not wait to go get all the supplies i need to make it.
I love eating shrimps even though i have an allergy 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe!
You’re welcome, Stephanie. I’m sorry about the allergy.
That does look delicioso! Too bad now I don’t want the dinner that I had planned on making, LOL.
I’m a strict vegetarian, but shrimp is one thing I definitely do miss. Wonderful recipe!
Thank you. (“,)
My hubby would like this very much.
Shrimp is one of my favorite foods. I totally want me some of this.
This looks amazing! Pinning for future dinners!
Thank you. (“,)
This dish looks absolutely delicious! I love shrimp, as does my family.
You have me in the mood to make a garlic shrimp recipe myself. I usually buy it, but I have the confidence to make something like this on my own now.
It is a very simple dish – so quick and easy. I know you can do it. (“,)
yum yum yum!! I love shrimp ::)
This looks divine. I love anything with shrimp in it. Thanks for sharing, I’d like to try to make this.
Good for you for figuring out how to get what you wanted in your belly! And girl, if it has shrimp in it, I’m eating it!
I’m not a big fan of shrimp unless it’s fried. But they do look good 🙂
I so love shrimps and this is such an easy recipe! Gonna try this this week:)
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