Tostas de tomate y jamón

When you walk into a tapas bar and see the bartender handing a customer an earthenware dish of sizzling prawns, the tantalizing aroma hits your nostrils, and you feel compelled to order some for yourself.

To make it at home, simply fry some sliced garlic and green chili in olive oil, then add the prawns for a few minutes before garnishing with parsley. It doesn't get any easier or more delicious than this.

The Spanish have a strong affinity for seafood, and many of their most popular dishes highlight the best flavors found beneath the waves. Gambas al ajillo is one of them. The dish will stand out from the crowd whether served as an appetizer or as tapas alongside a variety of other flavors.
In this recipe, the prawns are cooked in a small clay dish with hot olive oil, roasted garlic, and a pinch of chili for flavor. It's best served with crusty bread, which is ideal for mopping up all of that garlic sauce!