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Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Prawns)

Gambas al Ajillo: A classic Spanish tapas dish featuring succulent prawns sautéed in olive oil with garlic, chili peppers, and a hint of paprika.
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Course: Appetizer, Tapas
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
Keyword: Garlic Prawns, Garlic Shrimp
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron pan (skillet)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • 24 king prawns (peeled and deveined)
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (minced)
  • 1 lemon (cut into quarters)
  • sea salt flakes
  • 1 lemon (cut into quarters) to serve

Instructions

  • Add olive oil and garlic to the pan, then turn the heat on to medium/ high.
  • Once the garlic becomes fragrant and starts to sizzle, add the prawns to the pan along with the bay leaves, chilli flakes and paprika. Cook the prawns for 1 - 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle over fresh parsley and sea salt flakes
  • Serve the Gambas al Ajillo immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
  • Don't forget to have plenty of crusty bread on hand to mop up every last bit of that delicious oil.

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