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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Felicity Cloake

How to make gambas al ajillo – recipe

A plate of garlic prawns in oil with parsley, served with sliced crusty bread above
Felicity Cloake's Gambas Al Ajillo. Photograph: Robert Billington/The Guardian. Food styling: Loïc Parisot.

As a devotee of the small, sweet and winningly cheap cold-water prawn, I don’t often find myself at the court of the king variety, but as a way to conjure happy memories of holidays past, sunny terraces and cool tapas bars, this particular dish is hard to beat. Served sizzling hot and drenched in red, garlicky oil, it’s deliciously messy stuff, and best paired with bread and an icy drink.

Prep 5 min
Cook 15 min
Serves 4 as a tapa, 2 as a starter

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