Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)
User Reviews
4.9
144 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Spanish
Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)
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Succulent shrimp swimming in a garlicky sauce, this Spanish Garlic Shrimp is a classic tapas dish that's hard to resist! Be sure to serve this dish with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Pan con Tomate (Spanish tomato bread) or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Pour the oil into a large sauté pan (or cazuelas) and add the garlic and chili flakes. Turn the heat up to medium high. As the pan heats up, the oil will slowly get infused with the flavor of the garlic and chili (do not let the garlic brown).
- Once the oil is hot and the garlic is fragrant, add the shrimp to the pan. Season them with the paprika, salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp about 2 minutes, until they just turn pink, stirring often.
- Add the sherry and lemon juice and cook another 2-3 minutes until the liquid is reduced and shrimp are cooked. Sprinkle the parsley on top. Serve with Pan con Tomate (tomato bread) or crusty bread for soaking up all of the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Make sure you have all your ingredients gathered before you start cooking- this dish cooks in a matter or minutes!
- Heat the oil slowly to infuse it with the garlic and chili flakes; you don't want to burn the garlic.
- Don't overcook the shrimp. The shrimp will continue to cook in the warm oil.
- Serve this dish with Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread) on the side to soak up all of the delicious sauce.
- Pan con Tomate
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0g
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
453IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
144 reviews
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