Appetizer: Spain – Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) tiger prawns, peeled and deveined 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tsp dried chili flakes (or red pepper flakes) 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry (fino or manzanilla) 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped Salt to taste Lemon wedges for serving Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
1. Warm a generous layer of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. 2. Add sliced garlic and chili; cook until fragrant but not browned. 3. Add prawns, season with salt, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque. 4. Splash in sherry; simmer 30 seconds to reduce. 5. Remove from heat, scatter parsley, and squeeze lemon over. 6. Serve immediately in the hot oil with crusty bread.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 243 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 22.9 g
Fat: 14.1 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 181 mg
Sodium: 137 mg
Potassium: 337 mg
Calcium: 82 mg
Iron: 0.88 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:33:29+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.