Gambas al ajillo , or prawns with garlic and sweet chili , are a classic Spanish . Served piping hot in a terracotta pan, they release a delicious aroma of golden garlic and olive oil , enhanced by a touch of sweet chili. I have wonderful memories of them because, with my future husband, we discovered them during our first romantic weekend getaway to Spain. This naturally gluten-free is prepared in just a few minutes and is ideally accompanied by a small fresh salad and/or a glass of white wine 😇. Originating from Andalusia, this recipe is perfect for an aperitif or a light dinner with Iberian flavors.

Garlic Prawns: A Delicious and Gluten-Free Spanish Classic 🇪🇸🦐

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Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Total time 10 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Special regime:

Naturally gluten-free

Cooking method: Traditional Recipe themes: S Saint-Valentin

Ingredients

Servings

• 400g of peeled shrimp

• 5 cloves of minced garlic

• 1 dried sweet chili pepper or 1/2 tsp pimentón (sweet smoked paprika)

• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1 pinch of salt and pepper

• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sweet pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
   
3. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until they turn pink.
   
4. Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
   

Keywords: garlic and sweet chili prawns, gluten-free gambas al ajillo, traditional Spanish tapas, quick Mediterranean recipe, garlic sautéed prawns

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