Al ajillo is basically a potent garlic sauce used in some tapas dishes. Artichokes or alcachofas al ajillo is a common savory dish that you may find in a traditional tapas menu. You will probably always find gambas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce). Whether veggies or shrimp, it is always covered in a delectable garlic sauce. As I made this dish I remembered how back in Peru you can buy freshly chucked artichoke hearts at any...