Grilled Shrimp With Garlic (Gambas Al Ajillo)

• olive oil↗3⁄4 cup
• freshly chopped thyme leaves3 tablespoons
• dried ancho chile powder↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves↗6

  coarsely chopped

• large shrimp↗24

  shelled and deveined

• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• garlic cloves↗3

  thinly sliced

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat the grill to medium.

3. 3

   Whisk together 1/4 cup of the oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, ancho chili powder and chopped garlic in a small bowl. Skewer the shrimp and brush with marinade.

4. 4

   Place the remaining 1/2 cup of the oil in a small saucepan, add the sliced garlic and cook until the sliced garlic is lightly golden brown. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve the oil.

5. 5

   Increase the heat of the grill to high.

6. 6

   Remove the shrimp from the marinade, season with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown on each side, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skewers, transfer to a platter and drizzle with some of the reserved garlic oil and the garlic chips. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme and garnish with oregano leaves.