Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp

Prep 5 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 4

I consider Spanish cuisine as one of my favorites. It’s easy to see it’s grand influence in Latin American cuisine. Camarones al ajillo or Spanish-style garlic shrimp, is one if the easiest dishes you can prepare. It requires few ingredients and takes very little time to prepare; and the final result is an authentic deleite! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

lb. shrimp

tablespoons olive oil

garlic cloves, finely sliced

1/2

small chili pepper

Salt to taste

Diced parsley

Directions

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1

Peel and clean the shrimp well. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and sauté the garlic slices with the chili pepper.
2

When the garlic begins to turn golden, add the shrimp.
3

Stir and incorporate all the ingredients well. Continue cooking until the shrimp turn pink in color.
4

Season with salt to taste.
5

When ready to serve, sprinkle with the diced parsley.

Expert Tips

I recommend using fresh shrimp, but frozen shrimp will work well, too.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 175.2

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 11.3g; 17%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8%
Cholesterol: 142.9mg; 48%
Sodium: 657.6mg; 27%
Potassium: 145.9mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 2.2g; 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0% Sugars 0.1g
Protein: 15.7g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin C: 5.80%; 6%
Calcium: 6.70%; 7%
Iron: 2%; 2%

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

I consider Spanish cuisine as one of my favorites. It’s easy to see it’s grand influence in Latin American cuisine. Camarones al ajillo or Spanish-style garlic shrimp, is one if the easiest dishes you can prepare. It requires few ingredients and takes very little time to prepare; and the final result is an authentic deleite!