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Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

A classic Spanish tapa featuring shrimp cooked in garlic-infused olive oil with a touch of chili. Serve with crusty bread for dipping. Naturally nut-free.

25m4 servings
Contains shellfishNUTS-free
350 cal|35g protein|5g carbs|20g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Shrimp
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

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

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the about 450 g Shrimp by peeling and deveining them. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels.
  2. 2Place a 25.4 cm skillet on the stovetop over medium heat, which is 163°C. Add the 1/2 cup of olive oil to the skillet.
  3. 3Add the 6 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced, and the 1/4 tsp dried red chili flakes to the warm olive oil. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. 4Add the prepared about 450 g shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and reach an internal temperature of 63°C.
  5. 5Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped), and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  6. 6Serve the Spanish Garlic Shrimp immediately.

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