Appetizer: Spain – Tapas De Gambas Picantes (Spicy Shrimp Tapas)

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Tapas De Gambas Picantes (Spicy Shrimp Tapas) recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 5 min
Cook 5 min
Total 10 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) brown shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 red chili, finely sliced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic and chili, sautéing until fragrant.
2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
3. Sprinkle with parsley and salt, then serve immediately as a tapas-style appetizer.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 165 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 7.4 g
Saturated fat: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 181 mg
Sodium: 136 mg
Potassium: 351 mg
Calcium: 80 mg
Iron: 0.85 mg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:02+00:00

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
1660
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1660

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!