Gambas A La Gallega (galician Style Shrimp)
Gambas a la Gallega, or Galician Style Shrimp, is a classic dish from the Galicia region of Spain. This simple and flavorful recipe features tender shrimp seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and olive oil, creating a dish that is perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with smoked paprika and salt.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shrimp with chopped parsley.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 220 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large skillet Serving platter
Tools
Cooking spoon Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Gambas a la Gallega with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful olive oil and garlic sauce.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the shrimp while cooking.
Cost
$15