Spanish Chili Garlic Shrimp | CLASSIC Gambas al Pil Pil Recipe

These Spanish Chili Garlic Shrimp, known as Gambas al Pil Pil, are what the Spanish Mediterranean kitchen is all about. We’re talking a ton of flavors, super easy to make, and all done in just 15 minutes. Serve them next to a crunchy baguette and a couple ice-cold beers for the best moment of your day.

To make this recipe, I used red Argentinian shrimp I bought frozen and thawed out and already peeled and deveined. However, you can use whatever type of shrimp you like. The most important thing is to ensure you pat the shrimp completely dry; this way they absorb all the flavors in the pan.

For the heat, I used small dried cayenne peppers. Known in Spain as Guindillas Cayena. If you can’t find them in your area, you can use any type of chili pepper you like or even a dash of crushed red pepper flakes.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: It took me between 1-2 minutes per side to cook the shrimp. You don’t want to overcook them; otherwise, they will get a tough texture to them.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
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Spanish Chili Garlic Shrimp | CLASSIC Gambas al Pil Pil Recipe

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 251 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
• 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) 450 grams
• 8 cloves garlic
• 4 dried cayenne peppers
• 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
• sea salt & black pepper
• fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the shrimp over some paper towels, all in a single layer, pat completely dry, then season with sea salt & black pepper, thinly slice the cloves of garlic

2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

3. After a couple of minutes season the olive oil with sea salt, then add in the sliced garlic and dried cayenne peppers, mix continuously, after 1 minute add in the shrimp, all in a single layer, fry the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through, then add in the paprika, quickly mix together and then remove from the heat

4. Transfer everything into a shallow bowl and garnish with chopped parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Spanish Chili Garlic Shrimp | CLASSIC Gambas al Pil Pil Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 143mg48%

Sodium 502mg22%

Potassium 178mg5%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 0.2g0%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 867IU17%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 72mg7%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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