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Spanish Chili Garlic Shrimp

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.