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Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)
This garlic shrimp is a simple tapa dish that is garlicky and spicy.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizers
Cuisine:
Spanish
Keyword:
Easy Recipes, Game Day, Quick Recipes, Summer Recipes, Valentines Day Recipe, Winter Recipes
Servings:
4
Servings
Author:
Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar
Ingredients
1
pound
large raw shrimp
1/4
cup
olive oil
1/4
cup
unsalted butter
1/4
cup
fresh lemon juice
4-6
garlic cloves
minced
1
teaspoon
spanish smoked paprika
1/2
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
or to taste
salt
pepper
chopped parsley for garnish
optional
Instructions
Add butter, olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to a sauté pan and heat over medium heat.
Sauté for about
1 minute
or until garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the paprika, lemon juice and shrimp and sauté for
2
-
3
minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper, and pour shrimp and oil into serving dish. Top with parsley if desired and serve with crusty bread for dipping.