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Spanish Shrimp and Pepper Bocadillo

Spanish Shrimp and Pepper Bocadillo

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 708 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/2 baguette
  • 1 onion
  • 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 lbs raw shrimp (peeled & deveined) 450 grams
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 120 grams
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • handful fresh parsley
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. To make the garlic mayo aioli, add the mayonnaise into a bowl, finely grate in one clove of garlic, add the lemon juice and 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil, season with a kiss of sea salt & black pepper and whisk together until you get a creamy sauce

  2. Cut the onion into 1/4 inch (.635 cm) thick rounds, thinly slice the garlic, cut the roasted red bell peppers into thick strips, finely chop the parsley and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season them with sea salt & black pepper

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  4. After a couple of minutes add in the slices of onion, all in a single layer, cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly golden fried, then gently remove from the pan and set aside

  5. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in another tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, then add in the sliced garlic and mix continuously, after 30 to 60 seconds and the garlic is fragrant, add in the shrimp, all in a single layer, cook for 1 minute per side or until fully cooked through, then turn off the heat, add in the paprika and mix together until well mixed

  6. Cut the baguette into 2 pieces and then cut each one in half lengthwise, add the strips of roasted red bell pepper over the bottom slice of each sandwich, then add the slices of onion and season with sea salt & black pepper, then add the shrimp & garlic over the onions and spread the garlic mayo aioli over the top slice, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Shrimp and Pepper Bocadillo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 295mg98%
Sodium 2142mg93%
Potassium 727mg21%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 4422IU88%
Vitamin C 160mg194%
Calcium 228mg23%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.