Gambas al Ajillo

£14.50≈ €17.36

Bar 61 · London

Shrimp cooked with garlic and served with grilled bread.

Nutrition

≈ 350 kcalper portion of about 250 g

Protein24%
24%
Fat63%
63%
Carbohydrates13%
13%

Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.

About the dish

Shrimp sautéed in olive oil with plenty of garlic and often a hint of chili.

Cuisine: Spanish

Typical ingredients

shrimp
garlic
olive oil
chili
bread

General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.

History of the dish

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.

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