Name: Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil; 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) red pepper flakes; Salt, to taste; 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice

Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Recipe

Karlene Russo Modified: July 30, 2024

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How To Make Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and slightly curled.
Season with salt to taste and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
Serve the garlic shrimp hot with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful oil.

Nutrition

Calories : 230kcal
Total Fat : 13g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 230mg
Sodium : 400mg
Total Carbohydrates : 2g
Dietary Fiber : 0g
Sugar : 0g
Protein : 24g

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