Best Shrimp Dishes in Madrid
8 restaurants compared
Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in Madrid (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:
- Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) at Cervecería Alemana, €14.00 (Huertas)
- Camarones al Ajillo at Taberna Txakolina, €3.50 (La Latina)
- Gambas al Ajillo at Juana La Loca, €12.00 (Centro)
- Shrimp Cucurucho with Salsa Brava at Ramón Freixa Madrid, €28.00 (Salamanca)
- Gambas a la Plancha at La Casa del Abuelo, €13.00 (Centro)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 8 Shrimp Dishes
Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
Cervecería Alemana€14.00
Large prawns cooked quickly in hot olive oil with lots of garlic.
Camarones al Ajillo
Taberna Txakolina€3.50
Warm small shrimp with garlic, oil, and a touch of chili.
Gambas al Ajillo
Juana La Loca€12.00
Shrimp sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and red chili.
Shrimp Cucurucho with Salsa Brava
Ramón Freixa Madrid€28.00
Fried shrimp in crispy cone form served with Spanish tomato-based sauce.
Gambas a la Plancha
La Casa del Abuelo€13.00
Large shrimp grilled on a hot plate with salt and olive oil.
Gambas al Ajillo
La Casa del Abuelo€10.90
Live shrimp cooked in hot olive oil, garlic, and parsley — served sizzling in a terracotta casserole.
Garlic Shrimp
Taberna del Alabardero€22.00
Large prawns cooked in sizzling garlic oil, finished with a pinch of espelette and parsley.
Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic
El Paraguas€22.00
Fresh shrimp cooked quickly in olive oil with garlic and a pinch of salt.