Spanish Garlic Shrimp Sandwich | Bocadillo de Gambas al Ajillo

📝 Ingredients

• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (75 ml)
• 10 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (0.65 grams)
• 1 lbs. raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) (450 grams)
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika (1.25 grams)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (150 grams)
• 2 tsp lemon juice (10 ml)
• 1 baguette
• salt & pepper
• chopped chives for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add the shrimp over some paper towels and pat dry, then season with salt & pepper, and thinly slice 8 cloves of garlic
2. 2Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil
3. 3After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced garlic and crushed red pepper, mix continuously, after 1 minute, add in the shrimp, all in a single layer, and fry for 1 minute per side or until just cooked through, then turn off the heat, add in the paprika, and give it a mix
4. 4Add the mayonnaise into a bowl, along with 2 cloves of finely grated garlic, the lemon juice, and 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, season with salt & pepper and whisk together
5. 5Cut the baguette into 4-inch (10 cm) pieces, then cut each one in half lengthwise
6. 6Add a dollop of the mayo aioli on the bottom and top slice of the sandwich, then add in a generous portion of the garlic shrimp over the bottom slice, and top off with chopped chives, enjoy!