Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp in Olive Oil)

Method

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp very dry and salt them lightly.

   💡 Dry shrimp sear; wet shrimp stew. A paper towel is your best tool here.

2. 2

   Warm the olive oil with the garlic and chili over medium heat until the garlic turns pale gold and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Raise the heat and add the shrimp in a single layer; cook 1 minute without touching them.

4. 4

   Turn and cook 1 minute more, just until pink and curled.

   💡 Shrimp finish cooking in the hot oil after the pan leaves the heat — pull them early.

5. 5

   Scatter with parsley and carry the pan straight to the table, still bubbling, with bread for the oil.