Gambas al Ajillo

Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp) is a delicious and simple Spanish tapas dish made with juicy shrimp cooked in a flavorful olive oil and garlic sauce. This dish is bright, garlicky, and slightly spicy, making it a perfect appetizer or small meal. The shrimp cooks quickly and is best served with crusty bread to soak up the tasty sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  
  

• Kosher salt
  
  

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  
  

• 10 garlic cloves (chopped)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon paprika
  
  

• 2 tablespoons dry sherry or dry white wine
  
  

• Juice of ½ lemon
  
  

• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  
  

Directions

1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with kosher salt.
   
   

2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
   
   

3. Add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 60 seconds until the garlic starts to gain some color (be careful not to burn it).
   
   

4. Add the shrimp and paprika. Cook for about 3 minutes, tossing regularly, until the shrimp turns opaque and pink.
   
   

5. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the dry sherry, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.
   
   

6. Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a serving bowl. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 249.5 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 2.4g
  
  

• Protein: 16g
  
  

• Fat: 19.2g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 2.6g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 190.5mg
  
  

• Sodium: 982.2mg
  
  

• Potassium: 115.8mg
  
  

• Fiber: 0.4g
  
  

• Sugar: 0g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 634.8 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 11.3mg
  
  

• Calcium: 125.6mg
  
  

• Iron: 2.2mg