Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)

Name: Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Spanish
Ingredients: • 500g prawns (head-on, shell-on); • Salt & pepper, to taste; • 1 tsp paprika; • 150ml @LaEspañolauk extra virgin olive oil (divided); • 6 garlic cloves (divided); • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (or to taste); • Juice of 1/2 lemon; • Chopped parsley for garnish

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

Updated at: Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:56:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories833.6 kcal (42%)

Total Fat79.8 g (114%)

Carbs11 g (4%)

Sugars0.6 g (1%)

Protein20.3 g (41%)

Sodium827.9 mg (41%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

500gprawns

1 tsppaprika

150mlextra virgin olive oil

divided

6garlic cloves

divided

½ tspchilli flakes

0.5lemon

Instructions

Step 1

1. Remove heads and peel prawns, reserving heads and shells. Devein, rinse, pat dry, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.

Step 2

2. Heat half the oil in a frying pan (use Olive Oil for a softer flavour), add 3 crushed garlic cloves and chilli flakes. Cook for 1 minute, then add prawn heads and shells. Cook on medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes to infuse the oil, then strain.

Step 3

3. Heat the infused oil in a terracotta ramekin(or on frying pan), add the remaining oil and remaining thinly sliced garlic. Cook until fragrant.

Step 4

4. Add prawns and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.

Step 5

5. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with crusty bread.

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