Cooking Lucid
Gambas al Pil Pil
Shrimp sizzling in garlic chili oil — a Basque and Andalusian tapa where the oil is the star. Serve with plenty of bread.
Prep 10 min
Cook 8 min
Total 18 min
Serves 4
Appetizer·Spanish·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Cook
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves (sliced)
- 2–4 dried chilies
- 1 lb medium shrimp (shell-on)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Flaky salt
- Parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil
Warm oil with garlic and chilies over medium until garlic is golden.
- 2
Cook shrimp
Add shrimp and paprika. Cook 2–3 minutes until pink and oil is bubbling.
- 3
Serve
Serve in a clay cazuela with bread to soak up the oil.
Nutrition per serving: 300 cal · 26g protein · 2g carbs · 22g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
