Miguel Maestre's Gambas al ajillo garlic prawns
A tapas classic - garlic prawns.
Ingredients
- 50ml extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large king prawns, peeled, de-veined
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
- lemon wedges and fresh
- crusty bread, to serve
Method
- Heat oil in a small cast iron or clay dish.
- Add prawns. Cook for about 3 minutes or until just cooked (they turn orange when cooked through). Stir in garlic and parsley.
- Eat the prawns while still sizzling with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve with bread to dip in the oil, which has been beautifully infused with flavours of the prawns, garlic and parsley.
Tip: Buy the best prawns for this dish, it will be worth it.
