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Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
This Spanish tapas dish cooks shrimp with garlic in olive oil for intense aroma. Serve it with bread to soak up every savory drop.
Prep 10minCook 10min2 servings
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Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the garlic.
- 2
Pour olive oil in a small pan and cook garlic and dried chili on low heat.
- 3
When garlic turns golden, add shrimp.
- 4
Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle parsley.
- 6
Serve hot with sliced baguette.
Tips
Cook garlic slowly on low heat to infuse the olive oil with flavor.
Be careful not to burn the garlic as it will taste bitter.
The key is dipping bread in the remaining garlic oil.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
380
kcal
Protein
20
g
Carbs
12
g
Fat
28
g
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