This recipe for Sizzling Garlic Shrimp, also known as Gambas Al Ajillo in Spain, will have people moaning in ecstasy every time they take a bite. Serves 4-6.

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb small to medium peeled raw shrimp
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Crushed chilies, from a mill, or finely diced dried, or fresh red chilies, as preferred
Salt

Directions:

Heat the oil in a flameproof terra cotta cazuela dish over a medium-high heat (or in the oven at 350 degrees). As soon as the oil starts to simmer, throw in the shrimp, garlic, and chilies. Fry vigorously for a few minutes, then add salt and serve, still sizzling, in the dish (the shrimp will carry on cooking as you take them to the table). Serve with plenty of hearty bread for dipping and authentic Spanish Sangria.

Recipe from 'The Spanish Kitchen' by Clarissa Hyman as featured on LaTienda.