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Gambas al Ajillo

Sizzling garlic prawns in olive oil.

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
4.8(3,100 ratings)
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About This Recipe

Plump prawns cooked in a bath of olive oil with sliced garlic and dried chili, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 300 graw prawns, peeled
  • 6 clovesgarlic, sliced
  • 100 mlolive oil
  • 1dried red chili

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    Warm olive oil in a small pan, add garlic and chili.

  2. 2

    Cook prawns

    When garlic is golden, add prawns and cook 2-3 min until pink.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Serve sizzling in the pan with crusty bread to soak up the oil.

Pro Tips

  • Don't overcook the garlic or it turns bitter.

Variations

  • Add a splash of sherry for depth.

Storage

Best eaten immediately.

History & Origin

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (200g) · 4 servings total

Calories320kcal
Protein22g
Carbohydrates2g
Fat26g
Fiber0g
Protein22g
Carbs2g
Fat26g

Time Summary

Prep time5 min
Cook time5 min
Total time10 min

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