Authentic Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Gambas al Ajillo)

Ingredients

• 1 pound frozen large shrimp (21-25 count) - thawed, peeled, and deveined
• 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
• kosher salt to taste
• 4 cloves garlic
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1. Prepare all ingredients beforehand.
2. In a large bowl, combine shrimp with paprika and kosher salt, ensuring they are well coated.
3. Thinly slice the garlic. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add garlic and sauté until golden, approximately 2 minutes.
4. Add shrimp to the skillet and increase heat to high. Using tongs, toss and turn the shrimp until they begin to curl but are still slightly undercooked, about 2 minutes.
5. Pour in sherry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches a boil and the shrimp are fully cooked, approximately 1 minute more.
6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 227 kcal
• Fat Content: 15 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 0 g
• Sodium Content: 344 mg
• Protein Content: 19 g
• Cholesterol Content: 173 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 3 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g