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Garlic Shrimp Sandwich

Spanish Garlic Shrimp Sandwich | Bocadillo de Gambas al Ajillo

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 600 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 75 ml
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 0.65 grams
  • 1 lbs. raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined) 450 grams
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise 150 grams
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • 1 baguette
  • salt & pepper
  • chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the shrimp over some paper towels and pat dry, then season with salt & pepper, and thinly slice 8 cloves of garlic

  2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil

  3. After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced garlic and crushed red pepper, mix continuously, after 1 minute, add in the shrimp, all in a single layer, and fry for 1 minute per side or until just cooked through, then turn off the heat, add in the paprika, and give it a mix

  4. Add the mayonnaise into a bowl, along with 2 cloves of finely grated garlic, the lemon juice, and 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, season with salt & pepper and whisk together

  5. Cut the baguette into 4-inch (10 cm) pieces, then cut each one in half lengthwise

  6. Add a dollop of the mayo aioli on the bottom and top slice of the sandwich, then add in a generous portion of the garlic shrimp over the bottom slice, and top off with chopped chives, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Garlic Shrimp Sandwich | Bocadillo de Gambas al Ajillo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 155mg52%
Sodium 768mg33%
Potassium 252mg7%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 383IU8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 144mg14%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.