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Spanish Garlic Shrimp

Prep10 minCook8 minTotal18 minDifficultyVery easy
Spanish Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Crustaceans

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
329.5
total 1318
Protein
26.3 g
total 105.3 g
Carbs
5.7 g
total 23 g
Fat
23.7 g
total 94.6 g

Estimated ยท based on 7 of 8 ingredients

Gambas al ajillo: plump shrimp sizzled in golden garlic oil with smoky paprika and chili. A classic tapas bar favorite, ready in minutes.

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Method

  1. 1
    • shrimp500 g
    • saltto taste

    Season the shrimpย โ€” Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt.

  2. 2
    • olive oil1 dl
    • garlic6
    • chilli flakes1 tsp

    Infuse the garlic oilย โ€” Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

  3. 3
    • shrimp500 g
    • smoked paprika1 tsp

    Cook the shrimpย โ€” Raise the heat to medium-high, add the shrimp and smoked paprika, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.

  4. 4
    • fresh parsley2 tbsp
    • lemon1

    Serve sizzling hotย โ€” Scatter with parsley and serve sizzling hot straight from the pan with lemon wedges on the side.

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