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Gambas al Ajillo
Sizzling garlic prawns in olive oil.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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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
Heat oil
Warm olive oil in a small pan, add garlic and chili.
- 2
Cook prawns
When garlic is golden, add prawns and cook 2-3 min until pink.
- 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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