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Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp with Garlic, Chilies, and Parsley)
Recipes
Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp with Garlic, Chilies, and Parsley)
4 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 12 cloves garlic
  • 1 small serrano pepper
  • ½ bunch fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 lemons, for juice/wedges
  • 4 oz Bakery baguette
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb peeled/deveined extra-large shrimp, tails on
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps

    1. Slice garlic (¼ cup) and serrano pepper thinly. Chop parsley finely (½ cup). Juice 2 lemons (¼ cup); cut remaining lemon into wedges. Cut baguette into 1 ½-inch-thick slices.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 4–5 minutes. Place oil, garlic, and peppers in pan; cook 30–60 seconds, stirring often, until golden. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
    3. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and salt. Serve immediately with baguette slices and lemon wedges.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 640, Total Fat 56g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 115mg, Sodium 920mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 1g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 23g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 6%, Iron 20%, Potassium 4%