Gambas pil pil is a must-try Spanish tapas dish and a real crowd-pleaser. Delicious garlic and chilli-infused prawns that is super easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. Perfect for date night, a Spanish evening with a glass of wine or just as a treat.
Gamba Pil Pil is often eaten as part of a larger tapas platter, served together with strong hard cheese, hams, potato bravas and seafood. But it is just as good on its own. Just serve it with a nice glass of wine and slices of freshly baked baguette.
For Gambas Pil Pil You Need:
6 -8 fresh raw and peeled big jumbo or king prawns
1 large clove of garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1/2 - 1 teaspoon of dried, hot chilli flakes
4 tablespoons of olive oil
A pinch of smoked sweet paprika
Optional flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped as a garnish.
How you make The Gambas Pil Pil:
Heat the olive oil in portion sizes of earthenware, clay or ceramic bowl or a small pan.
When the oil is hot, add the garlic and chilli flakes and fry until lightly brown.
In the same oil, add the prawns and cook for about two minutes, stirring or turning the prawns after one minute.
Season with salt and if desired garnish with parsley.
Serve in portion-size bowls or transfer to a plate.
Serve hot with fresh rustic bread or slices of baguette to dip into the spicy oil.
