Gambas al Ajillo Supper with Crusty Bread

Shrimp sizzled in olive oil with garlic, chili and paprika, with bread to mop up the oil and a tomato salad.

Ingredients

For 4 servings.

• 1 1/2 lb peeled shrimp
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 baguette
• 3 tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Method

1. Warm the oil with the garlic and pepper flakes in a wide pan until the garlic just turns golden.
2. Add the shrimp, paprika and salt and cook for 3–4 minutes, turning, until pink.
3. Squeeze over half the lemon and scatter with parsley.
4. Serve straight from the pan with the bread and the tomatoes and onion dressed with the rest of the lemon.

Diets and allergens

Nutrition per serving

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