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Monday’s with Mami – Gambas Al Ajillo

gambas al ajillo
Gambas Al Ajillo or garlic shrimp is a popular tapa all throughout Spain.  Nothing more than shrimp, red chili pepper, oil and garlic.  Since fresh shrimp is not on the menu in Iowa, a splash of lemon and a couple tablespoons of parsley liven this tapita up.
In Spain, Gambas Al Ajillo are cooked in earthenware, a cazuela.  The oil is heated up and the shrimp sear in the cazuela.  The tapa is then brought out in the same dish that it was cooked in allowing the shrimp to continue to cook, sizzle and stay hot!Gambas Al AjilloIngredients:

  • 6 tbls Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 red chili pepper, cut in 2 pieces, seeds removed
  • 1lb medium shrimp
  • 3 tbls lemon juice
  • Salt
  • 2 tbls dried parsley

In a cazuela or cast iron skillet, heat the oil, garlic, and chili pepper.  When the garlic just begins to turn golden, add the shrimp and cook over high heat, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.  Add the lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and parsley.  Serve immediately, preferably in the same dish.

About Diana Bauman

Diana is a mother of three, proud wife, and humbled daughter of God. She finds the most joy meeting with Jesus in her organic gardens. She is completely blessed to be able to call herself a stay at home mom where she home educates her children, joyfully serves her husband, and cooks nourishing, real food, for her family. She loves connecting with people on facebook, google+, pinterest, and instagram.

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  1. Amy says

    The fact that I am the first (at least while I am typing this) shows that I am up waaaay too late again! Lots of yummy looking treats at La Tienda but if I had to pick one I would go with the Dark chocolate fig bonbons. Mmmmmmmm!

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  5. Divina Pe says

    Your gambas looks awesome. I just made it the other day but I definitely try your recipe. I better check La Tienda's website for their other goodies.

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  9. Miranda says

    I would not even know where to start. I love their chorizo, ham (the serrano looks amazing)
    Now, I am going to have to see if my husband will let me purchase some of this food!!!!

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  15. Noelle says

    Hello! Buenos dias! Me encantaria este set! Me gusta todo que tiene que ser con Espana! Mi hermana esta en Granada en este momento! Well, anyway, I am following you on Twitter, friended you on Facebook,friended La Tienda, so i mean business when it comes to wanting this giveaway! Thanks!

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  18. Angie says

    He He Miranda really likes these dishes, LOL! I wanna through my name in the hat too though! I love the chorizo, tough choice, lots of great things there.

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  19. Miriam says

    I loooooooooooove gambas al ajillo… they're so good to frighten away vampires in Halloween… XD.

    Lovely cazuelas, I have a few of those.

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  21. Cookin' Canuck says

    Those shrimp look wonderful! From the LaTienda site, I would most like to try the sliced Jamon Serrano. I would have such fun with those dishes!

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  24. Fresh Local and Best says

    I've ordered from La Tienda in the past, my favorite thing to order is the Iberian Ham, followed second by the Serrano ham, the entire hock! It's a Christmas tradition, everyone loves to serrate off thin slices as needed.

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  30. Todd Asmus says

    I'd personally like to try the Paella. We've tried Paella at many restaurants, but never made it and I think it's about time.

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  36. Brie: Le Grand Fromage says

    Wow, La Tienda's website is huge! I would love a paella kit since it comes with a traditional pan, etc. and a churro pastry maker, ooooo, and the flan molds! ok, i'll tone it down and stop there…but i'm going to stare at their website for a while longer…

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  43. Simply Life says

    So fun! I'm glad you got all the great stuff! I would love to be able to use all the paella ingredients they sell together to make the perfect paella!

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  44. lisaiscooking says

    Your shrimp dish looks delicious! I just visited La Tienda recently, and the one food item I'm most excited to try is bacalao. I've been reading The New Spanish Table and would love win a cazuela!

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  45. Melani says

    Do I need to choose just one? Hmmm…paella or serrano ham or cheese or piquillo peppers. Let's face it, I want to try them all!!

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  46. Chow and Chatter says

    great giveaway and lovely recipe, I just recommended your blog to a new food company on foodbuzz that sells spanish meat i London and sent them the link!
    oh and would you like this lovely recipe to be featured on the Alaskan Seafood blog I write for?

    Rebecca

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  47. girlichef says

    Wow…best. giveaway. ever. Iberico + Serrano Duo – Sliced Jamon Iberico de Bellota + Jamon Serrano…I NEEEEEEED to try these…have wanted to forever!!

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  55. Table Talk says

    I don't want to enter the contest, just wanted to comment on how much I enjoy garlic shrimp like this. La Tienda's store front is an hour from here—it is always a fun "field trip" to go and visit. What a nice family owned business, and yes, they have amazing products!

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  56. we are never full says

    gotta say, i've loved la tienda for years but the things i want the most from there i can't afford (ahem, jamon iberica – the whole leg with stand… yes. the. whole. damn. thing.). maybe one day… maybe one. great giveaway!! we use our cazuela's all the time for spanish and non spanish stuff. the earthenware is so great on the grill too.

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  66. momgateway says

    I love the 3 tin cans of smoked pimenton and the casuelas but the best is the set of tapas plates. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  67. Dara says

    Definitely the chorizo, since I have been making empanandas like crazy lately… chorizo and potato empanadas, chorizo, olive and golden raisin empanadas, and the list goes on. Need more chorizo.

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  68. Linda says

    What a fabulous giveaway! And what fun going through LaTienda's website. I would love to try a paella pan. I've always wanted one. And then I found the olive wood salad bowls … they are gorgeous! I'll definitely be putting some of their items on my Christmas wish list!

    Thanks!

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  80. Carrie says

    OH I Would LOVE this set of beautiful cookware! I just started following your blog, and i really love your recipes! What a unique concept!! Thanks for this super cool giveaway!!

    I also just followed you on twitter: @gingerlemongirl

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  81. Stephanie @ glutenfreebynature.com says

    hi there

    this is Stephanie over at http://www.glutenfreebynature.com

    this is my first visit to your blog and all I can say is WOW! absolutely gorgeous writing, food & photos. I am thrilled because I simply adore any and all iberian food.

    my email address is [email protected] dot com and although I found it extremely difficult to name only 1 item from their website – I'd be hard pressed to go without some of that black olive pate. I adore olives.

    thank you
    stephanie

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  83. pityenlacocina says

    lovely tapas, gambas al ajillo is so simple to make, i use to add some cooked spaghetti, lots of grated parmesan cheese and i have the most delicious plate of pasta there, i love it! besos

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  84. Fuji Mama says

    Oh my goodness, how to choose what I would want to try? Hmmmmm, I LOVE saffron, so I would definitely want to try La Tienda's Princesa de Minaya Saffron!

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  95. Jo says

    The shrimp dish looks like Spain to me! I love all the little tapas places with all the amazing dishes! For me, part of the fun of traveling is trying new things and coming back to share the new tastes with my friends.

    I think I will be ordering some Jamon! I remember walking through the public market in Alcoy and seeing the meats hanging – so many choices, so little time!

    [email protected]

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  109. Risa says

    1) my mouth is watering over the Artisan Young Manchego Cheese. In such a small town we don't have a lot of variety in the markets.

    2) I am officialy an e-mail follower

    3) I'm am also following you on the blog itself.

    ([email protected])

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  112. Mely (mimk) says

    I am a "La Tienda" customer, we love the cooking chorizo the way the pack the food is really neat.
    Great give away!

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  113. foodie ffanatic says

    I need more time to fully explore the La Tienda site. I would love to try the Flor de Sal from Cadiz and the Sea Salt Flakes – Escamas de Sal. Thank you for the chances at such a fantastic giveaway!

    Rather than posting my email adress and twitter & facebook info, I will send you an email from Dani (referencing my gmail address/Google account I've signed in here with.) Thanks.

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  117. foodie ffanatic says

    I think you said to submit a separate comment for each action I take so this one is that I already subscribed to your posts via email. Dani (I will confirm my subscription email address in a separate email to you along with Facebook & Twitter info. Hope that's okay. Thanks

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  122. foodie ffanatic says

    I'm asking to be your friend on Facebook and posted (shared) about the giveaway. (I'm sending you an email with that info, okay?) Thanks.

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  125. foodie ffanatic says

    Hi again! I don't have an active blog, so I will email you. Thanks for the opportunity for the extra chances at the giveaway. Dani

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  130. Rebecca says

    Hi. I found your blog via food gauker and have been quietly reading your work for about a month now.

    I'd really like to try one of the gift baskets.'Feast of Spanish Flavor' Sampler Basket looks amazing, or even just the Evening for Two Sampler Basket. But if I had to choose just one food it would be the olive oil. I predominantly use Italian extra virgin olive oil, but have never experimented much with Spanish oils. I know it sounds boring (especially when there's so many things to choose from), but I love the versatility of a good olive oil.

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  134. Jenny @ Nourished Kitchen says

    GREAT giveaway. If I had to choose I'd pick up some of that artisan membrillo and then some manchego. Oh yeah.

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  140. Diana Bauman says

    Thanks to everyone that participated! This Giveaway is now closed. I'll be selecting a winner today and posting on my blog by Monday, November 2!

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