
Garlic Shrimp: what it is and where to eat it
Gambas al ajillo
Fresh shrimp sautéed in a generous amount of olive oil infused with garlic and dried chili peppers.
55 restaurants on Tastavo serve it
- Cuisine
- Spanish
Typical ingredients
- shrimp
- garlic
- olive oil
- chili pepper
- parsley
History of the dish

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Gambas al ajillo (lit. prawn with garlic)—as the dish is known in Spain—is a popular Spanish dish originating in Madrid and is most commonly found in the central and northern regions of the country. The ingredients that make up this dish are peeled shrimp, garlic, and olive oil.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Gambas al ajillo” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat it
Lisbon · Prices in Lisbon
- Cervejaria Ramiro Gambas al ajillo€14.44
- Restaurante A Lota Gambas à Guilho€14.90
- Cervejaria Ribadouro Langostinos al Ajillo€17.90
- Lost In GAMBA ALHINHO€13
- Atira-te ao Rio Camarão à Guilho€16
- Cervejaria Antártida Lisboa Gambas al ajillo€16.50
- Restaurante Pica-Pau Gambas ao Alho€11
Alicante · Prices in Alicante
- Restaurante Casa Domingo Gambas al ajillo€15.50
- Restaurante La Ponderosa Gambas al ajillo€16
- Bar Restaurante Pepi Gambas al ajillo€10
- La Cuina de Nico Gambas al ajillo€18
- Restaurante La Quintería Gambas al Ajillo€26
- Ristorante Simone GAMBAS AL AJILLO€13
Valencia · Prices in Valencia
- Restaurante Belmonte Gambas al Ajillo€12
- Destí 56 GAMBAS al ajillo.€11.50
- El Cauce Bar and Tapas Gambitas al ajillo€11.90
- Racó del Túria GAMBAS "al ajillo"€18.75
- La Ferradura GAMBAS AL AJILLO€20
- Tanit Valencia Gambón al Ajillo€14.90
Porto
- Ar de Rio Gambas al Allijo€12.50
- Mal Cozinhado Camarão ao alho€22
- Astória Restaurant CAMARÃO AO ALHO€18
- Café Bom Dia Gambas ao Alho€10.90
Barcelona
- Vermuteria Lou GAMBAS AL AJILLO€10.50
- Casa Muyo Gambas Al Ajillo€13.50
- Petit Ciurana Gambas al ajillo€16.20
Benidorm
- Restaurante El Barranco GAMBAS AL AJILLO€15.50
- The Bali Blue Gambas al ajillo€18.50
- Amazonas Restaurante Gambas al Ajillo€12.50
Geneva
- Vicolo 39 GAMBERI ALL'AGLIOCHF 36
- Restaurant Pizzeria Le 26 Crevettes à l’ailCHF 18
- Picanha's Grill Gambas al ajilloCHF 24
Düsseldorf
- Palito Restaurant Düsseldorf Gambas al Ajillo (C)€16.95
- Lay Thai Restaurant & Lounge Gung Gra Tiam กุ้งกระเทียม€26.90
Bucharest
- Restaurant cubanez La Negra București Gambas al AjilioRON 48
- Dancing Lobster Gambas ao AlhoRON 76
Palma
- Tast Club Gambas al Ajillo€25
- Cafe Ca'n Toni Gambas al ajillo€19
Ibiza
- Restaurante Grill Sa Brasa Crevettes à l’ail€16.50
- Dilo Gambas al Ajillo€15.50
Las Palmas
- Ohh my Gosh GAMBAS AL AJILLO€11.90
- Barlovento 326 Langostinos al Ajillo€9.90
Linz
- ARIS Taverna.Ouserie GARÍDES SKORDÁTES ( ME SALÁTA KE PSOMÍ )€24.90
Cologne
- Colina Steakhaus Restaurant Gambas al Ajillo€5
Bilbao
- Restaurante Don Angelo GAMBAS AL AJILLO€19.50
Rotterdam
- Ristorante La Borsa Gamberetti al aglio€16.50
Nice
- Restaurant WOKshop Crevettes à l'ail€14.50
Budapest
- Pintxo Budapest GAMBAS AL AJILLOHUF 3,990
Luxembourg
- El Barrio GAMBAS AL AJILLO€14.50
Funchal
- Jaket Restaurante Camarão ao Alho€14
Granada
- La Vinoteca Gambas al ajillo€13.90
Leipzig
- Zum Pferdestall Knoblauch - Garnelen€9.50
Toulouse
- Món Việt (Toulouse Matabiau) Crevettes à l'ail€12.90
Costa Adeje
- Luz Del Mare Tenerife Garlic shrimp€11.50
Montpellier
- Las Tapas Crevettes pil-pil€10
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