Spanish Garlic Prawns (Gambas al Ajillo)

European · Spain

Spanish Garlic Prawns (Gambas al Ajillo)

Sizzling succulent prawns infused with hot garlic, Spanish smoked paprika, and fruity olive oil.

11 min Easy Serves 2$5.29 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
High-protein
Low-carb

Contains: Shellfish

Ingredients

  • Raw Shrimp / Prawns

    400 g

    $4.40

  • Garlic

    4 cloves sliced

    $0.08

  • Olive oil

    4 tbsp

    $0.39

  • Smoked Paprika

    0.5 tsp

    $0.03

  • Chilli flakes

    0.5 tsp

    $0.02

  • Parsley

    2 tbsp chopped

    $0.12

  • Lemon

    0.5

    $0.25

  • Salt

    0.5 tsp

    $0.00

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Peel and devein the shrimp, then pat dry thoroughly and season with a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Pour the olive oil into a skillet over medium-low heat and add the thinly sliced garlic and chilli flakes.

  3. 3

    Cook gently for 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant, taking care not to burn it.

  4. 4

    Increase the heat to medium-high, add the shrimp in a single layer, and sprinkle over the smoked paprika.

  5. 5

    Sauté the shrimp for 2 minutes, turning once, until pink, curled, and completely cooked through.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, squeeze over fresh lemon juice, fold in chopped parsley, and serve sizzling.

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