Gambas Pil Pil Recipe {Spanish Chilli Garlic Prawns}
This Gambas Pil Pil recipe (AKA gambas al ajillo) is my easy take on the classic Spanish tapas dish. Juicy prawns are gently cooked in a fragrant chilli and garlic oil, perfect for sharing.Or, if you're like me, you can't resist mopping up all the delicious oil with crusty bread! Lesson: Gambas is the spanish word for prawns/shrimps.
Servings: 4 People's starter
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 360 g Raw king prawns 1.5 cups - peeled & deveined
- 70 ml Olive oil 5 tbsp
- 1 Red chilli Chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced or sliced
- ½ teaspoon Sea salt
- ⅓ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika or sweet paprika powder for a more mellow taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoon Flat leaf parsley
- 1 Lemon Juice (and zest if you wish)
Instructions
- If using frozen king prawns, thaw them fully and pat dry with paper towels so they sear better in hot oil.360 g Raw king prawns
- Add olive oil to a medium frying pan.Warm it gently over medium heat and add the fresh garlic and chopped red chilli pepper, stirring for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.Don't let the garlic turn golden brown otherwise it will taste bitter.70 ml Olive oil, 4 cloves Garlic, 1 Red chilli
- Stir in the smoked paprika, then add the prawns in a single layer and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side over medium-high heat, until they're pink and opaque.You may need to do this in batches.1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- Season the prawns with salt and pepper and place them in an earthenware dish/clay pot for an authentic experience.Pour over the spicy oil and drizzle with the lemon juice and lots of chopped parsley, and serve with ciabatta bread.½ teaspoon Sea salt, ⅓ teaspoon Ground black pepper, 2 tablespoon Flat leaf parsley, 1 Lemon
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg