Prawns with Garlic in Olive Oil

Name: Prawns with Garlic in Olive Oil
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 80 mL of Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 Garlic Cloves; 1 tbsp of Chillies; 160 g of Prawns; 30 mL of White Wine; 1 tbsp of Parsley; 15 mL of Lemon Juice

Gambas al Ajillo

Allergen and Diet Summary

Gluten-Free

Nuts-Free

Dairy-Free

Eggs-Free

Soy-Free

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Gambas al Ajillo are a classic Spanish starter. Prawns are cooked in olive oil with garlic, chilies and lemon. A spicy tapas ready in under 15 minutes.

Nutrients

Nutrient	Grams	RDA
Carbs	3.1g	1%
of which Sugars	0.6g	0.7%
Fats	34.1g	52.5%
of which Saturates	4.8g	24.2%
Proteins	14.9g	32.4%
Fibers	0.3g	1.3%

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Health

Time 15m

Gambas al Ajillo are a famous Spanish dish served as a starter, the so-called tapas. The prawns are cooked in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and chilies. Wine and lemon help to refresh the palate from the oily texture of the dish.

This recipe is simple and quick to prepare. It is a perfect dish to serve for a seafood menu or along with other tapas for a real taste of Spain. According to tradition, the prawns are cooked in a flameproof terracotta pot but in alternative, you can use a normal frying pan.

We suggest serving the prawns with crispy bread so that you can dip in the garlic-flavored oil. Don't miss a spot!

Ingredients

Allergens are marked in bold

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
80 mL
Garlic Cloves
3
Chillies
1 tbsp
Prawns
160 g
White Wine
30 mL
Parsley
1 tbsp
Lemon Juice
15 mL

step 1

In a saucepan heat the oil and add the chillies and the garlic finely chopped. Sizzle until the garlic turns golden.

step 2

Next, add the prawns, stir and pour the wine. Let the wine evaporate for 2-3 minutes on medium-hight heat.

Add the lemon juice and parsley and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 2.1 of Classic Spanish Prawns with Garlic in Olive Oil

step 3

Finally, once the prawns are thoroughly cooked, transfer them into a serving dish, even better if you use the original tapas dish.

Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and serve with crispy bread to dip in the oil.

Enjoy!

Step 3.1 of Classic Spanish Prawns with Garlic in Olive Oil

Tips

If you use frozen prawns, you don't need to defrost them in advance. Just add them in the pan straight from the freezer and keep the heat higher during cooking.