4.8 from 12 votes
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.