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Dairy-Free Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

A classic Spanish tapas dish of garlic shrimp, made dairy-free and bursting with flavor. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect as an appetizer or light dinner.

20m4 servings
Contains shellfishDAIRY-free
280 cal|30g protein|5g carbs|15g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp Dry sherry
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Chopped parsley

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. 3Stir in smoked paprika, sherry, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

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