Nutrition
- Protein23%
- Fat71%
- Carbohydrates5%
Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.
About the dish
A classic Spanish tapa consisting of prawns sautéed in olive oil with sliced garlic and often dried chili peppers.
- Cuisine
- Spanish
Typical ingredients
- prawns
- garlic
- olive oil
- chili peppers
- parsley
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
About the classic gambas al ajillo. This venue serves its own version.
Read more
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
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