Spanish Potato Salad with Garlic Shrimp (Ensaladilla de Gambas al Ajillo)
A compact base of ensaladilla topped with garlic-sautéed prawns, golden garlic slices, and chopped fresh parsley.
Camino al Jamonal - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The tapas dictionary
- Gambas al Ajillo
- Gambas al ajillo are prawns cooked in olive oil with sliced garlic and chilli pepper. They are served very hot, bubbling in a clay dish. It is a typical tapa, often accompanied by bread for dipping in the oil. Its origin is associated with traditional Spanish cuisine, particularly in coastal areas.
