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Antonio Pérez’s Gambas al Ajillo

Name: Antonio Pérez’s Gambas al Ajillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled; 1/4 cup olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; Salt to taste

Antonio Pérez’s love for grandeur and spice is reflected in this classic Spanish dish, much like his spicy and ambitious nature which adds heat to the political intrigues he orchestrates.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 10 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 lbs shrimp, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
3
Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 4 minutes.
4
Stir in parsley and season with salt.
5
Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Serve this main while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!