Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp with Garlic)
Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp with Garlic) takes around 20 minutes from beginning to end. One portion of this dish contains around 23g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 279 calories. For $2.66 per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have shrimps, salt and pepper, juice of lemon, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. A couple people made this recipe, and 28 would say it hit the spot. It works well as a main course. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal diet. It is brought to you by Onion Rings And Things. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 55%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Gambas Al Ajillo (garlic Shrimp), Gambas al Ajillo/ Garlic Shrimp, and Spicy Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo).
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon dry sherry
4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
juice from 1 lemon
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 pound large shrimps
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Equipment:
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Shell shrimps, leaving tails intact, and devein. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic, chilies and paprika. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 minute or until garlic is lightly browned and aromatic. Make sure garlic does not burn. Increase heat to high and then add shrimp, lemon juice and sherry. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp changes color. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Step by step:
1. Shell shrimps, leaving tails intact, and devein. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
2. Add garlic, chilies and paprika. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 minute or until garlic is lightly browned and aromatic. Make sure garlic does not burn. Increase heat to high and then add shrimp, lemon juice and sherry. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp changes color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve hot.
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