Gambas en Ajada

Name: Gambas en Ajada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs large shrimp (deveined), peeled; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 4 slices crusty bread (for serving)

Juicy shrimp in a vibrant garlic-paprika sauce that's both savory and slightly spicy. This trending Spanish dish comes together in minutes and is perfect for entertaining.

18 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

SpanishDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.25 lbs large shrimp (deveined), peeled
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
4 slices crusty bread (for serving)

Instructions

1

Pat 1.25 lbs peeled large shrimp (deveined) dry with paper towels.
2

Heat 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 cloves sliced thin garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and stir well.
4

Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
5

Cook shrimp without moving for 2 minutes to brown on one side. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until opaque.
6

Reduce heat to low. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, stirring gently.
7

Cook 30 seconds more. Sauce should be glossy and flavorful.
8

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with 4 slices crusty bread (for serving).

Questions

Can I make Gambas en Ajada gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 slices crusty bread (for serving). Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Gambas en Ajada keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Gambas en Ajada?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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