Peel and slice the garlic. Remove the seeds from the red chili pepper and slice it into fine rings.
Cover the bottom of the pan with a thick layer of olive oil and set it on low heat. Sauté the garlic slices until they start to turn light brown. Be careful: do not let them brown too much, as they will taste very bitter!
Add the angulas and the rings of chili pepper. Stir gently with a wooden spoon. Sauté for a few minutes without a lid over medium heat.
Serve immediately with a few drops of lemon juice, in shells.
Tips
- Store in the fridge: this dish really tastes best fresh, but you can keep leftovers covered in the fridge for a maximum of 1 day.
- Store in the freezer: not recommended. The texture of the fish deteriorates quickly after freezing and thawing.
- :Reheat: very briefly and gently in a pan with a small splash of olive oil. Do not heat for too long, otherwise the angulas will become dry and tough.
- Note for this recipe: 50 g of angulas for 4 people is more suitable as a small tapa or amuse-bouche, not as a full-fledged starter.