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Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

With fresh briny shrimp cooked together with loads of garlic and olive oil, Gambas al Ajillo or "garlic shrimp" is a classic Spanish Tapa that's soul-satisfyingly good. Serve it with a crusty loaf of bread to sop up all those juices, and you can be sitting down to eat in less than five minutes!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 320 grams large shrimp
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 21 grams garlic (5-6 cloves)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • flat leaf parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Peel and devein the shrimp (see the video for my technique), and then pat them dry with paper towels. This helps keep them from splattering as much when you add them to the hot oil.
  2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat until hot and then add the oil and garlic. Fry the garlic until it's fragrant and just starting to brown around the edges.
  3. Add the shrimp in a single layer and fry them on one side until they're cooked about halfway through.
  4. Season with salt and the pepper flakes and then flip them over.
  5. Finish by stir-frying until the shrimp is barely cooked through and then sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  6. Serve Gambas al Ajillo with plenty of crusty bread and a crisp fruity wine such as a Verdejo or Cava.

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 268mg (89%) Sodium 930mg (39%) Potassium 113mg (3%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 167mg (17%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 268mg 89%
Sodium 930mg 39%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 167mg 17%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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