Gambas Pil Pil (Spanish Chilli Garlic Shrimp)
Gambas Pil Pil combines plump and pink shrimp (or prawns) swimming in sizzling hot chilli and garlic-infused olive oil.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 red chilli
- 2-3 cloves garlic sliced
- 4 tbsp This is an affiliate link.olive oil
- 250g / 8 oz large shrimp (prawns)
- 1 tsp This is an affiliate link.smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 lemon cut into wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Pour the olive oil into a small oven proof dish or a small frying pan. The oil should cover the bottom of the pan. Then add the sliced red chilli and sliced garlic and heat it in the oven for 5 minutes. (If using a small earthenware ramekin the oil will be deeper and it will take longer to heat in the oven.)
- Take it out of the oven, the oil and the chilli slices should be sizzling. Carefully add the shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and smoked paprika and put it back in the oven for 4-5 minutes longer or until the shrimp turn pink.
- Take it out of the oven and squeeze a wedge of lemon over the shrimp. Serve with sliced baguette.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.5mg