Gambas Al Pil Pil
Transport your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of Spain with this irresistible recipe for *Gambas al Pil Pil*. Featuring plump, juicy prawns sizzling in a bath of golden olive oil infused with garlic, red chili, and sweet smoked paprika, this dish is a celebration of bold, vibrant flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an effortless yet impressive addition to your table. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and served with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the spiced, garlicky oil, it’s a Spanish tapas classic that feels like a mini getaway. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy weeknight indulgence, this quick and flavorful recipe is guaranteed to please any seafood lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 100 ml Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1 Red chili (finely sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Sweet smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or cazuela (traditional Spanish clay dish) over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced garlic and red chili to the oil. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Stir in the sweet smoked paprika and salt, allowing the spices to infuse into the oil for about 30 seconds.
Increase the heat slightly and add the raw prawns to the pan. Cook the prawns for 3-4 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the prawns and give everything a final stir.
Serve immediately in the pan or transfer to a serving dish. Pair with crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.6 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 2232 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 126.8 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1623 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
