Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

One of the most popular Spanish tapas dishes, Gambas al Ajillo or Garlic Shrimp, is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the garlic infused oil!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced garlic
  • 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails left on
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • chili flakes to taste
  • kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a large non-stick or cast iron pan, and add the garlic. Gently cook the garlic, stirring regularly to allow it to infuse the oil and become fragrant and golden. About 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add the shrimp and continue to cook, stirring to ensure it cooks evenly, until shrimp is mostly pink throughout, another 5 minutes or so. Add the parsley, sherry, lemon zest, chili flakes, and salt to taste. Cook another few minutes to absorb flavors and finish cooking the shrimp. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 220mg (73%) Sodium 855mg (36%) Potassium 29mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 220mg 73%
Sodium 855mg 36%
Potassium 29mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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