---
title: Gambas al Ajillo con Arroz (Garlic Shrimp over Rice)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/gambas-al-ajillo-arroz
---

Gather @white rice{300%g} and @fresh parsley{2%tbsp}.

Cook the rice in salted water according to the package until tender, about 15 minutes; keep warm. ~{15%minutes}

Meanwhile, pat the @shrimp{500%g} very dry and season lightly with @salt{1%tsp}.

Warm the @olive oil{4%tbsp} in a wide skillet over medium heat; add the @garlic{6%clove} and @chili flake{0.5%tsp} and cook until the garlic turns pale gold and fragrant, about 2 minutes. ~{2%minutes}

Raise the heat to high, lay the shrimp in a single layer, and cook undisturbed 1 minute. ~{1%minutes}

Flip and cook until just pink and curled, about 1 minute more. ~{1%minutes}

Squeeze in the @lemon{1} juice, stir in the parsley, and take the pan off the heat immediately.

Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the shrimp and all the garlicky oil, and serve with extra lemon wedges.