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Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp) by Emma Eats & Explores - Grainfree, Glutenfree, Dairyfree, Sugarfree, Pescatarian, Paleo, Primal, Whole30, SCD, Low Carb

Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetisers, Main Dish
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Pescatarian, Primal, Refined Sugar-Free, SCD, Spanish, Whole30
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g king prawns (jumbo shrimp) (raw)
  • 6 cloves garlic (3 sliced/3 chopped)
  • 2 medium red chillis
  • 120 ml olive oil (1/2 cup)
  • 2 tsps paprika
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • small bunch fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil on a medium heat in a frying pan.
  • Chop up the chillis and slice and crush the garlic.
  • Add the chilli and garlic to the oil and cook for a minute or two until they soften.
  • Add the paprika and cook on a slow heat for about 5 mins.
  • Turn up the heat so that the oil is sizzling and add the raw prawns (shrimp).
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes until they have just changed from grey to pink.
  • Season well with salt and pepper, squeeze over the lemon juice and sprinkle over the parsley.
  • Serve immediately. Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a tapas or starter.