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Spanish Garlic Shrimp
4 servings · 18 min total
Gambas al ajillo: plump shrimp sizzled in golden garlic oil with smoky paprika and chili. A classic tapas bar favorite, ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 500 g shrimp, peeled, tails on
- 1 dl olive oil
- 6 garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- salt to taste
Contains: Crustaceans
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Method
- 1.
Season the shrimp — Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt.
- 2.
Infuse the garlic oil — 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.
Cook the shrimp — 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.
Serve sizzling hot — Scatter with parsley and serve sizzling hot straight from the pan with lemon wedges on the side.