Description
A classic Spanish dish, Spanish Garlic Prawns, or ‘Gambas al Ajillo,’ are succulent prawns cooked in a flavorful garlic-infused olive oil with a hint of smoked paprika and a touch of lemon. This recipe is perfect as an appetizer or a main dish, served with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large raw prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Additional:
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Crusty bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Prawns: Pat the prawns dry and season with salt.
- Cook Garlic and Spices: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Prawns: Add prawns, cook on each side until pink, sprinkle with smoked paprika.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice, garnish with parsley, serve with bread.
Notes
- Serve hot in a cast iron skillet for an authentic experience.
- Substitute smoked paprika with hot paprika for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
