Gambas Pil Pil
Gambas Pil Pil
Ingredients
- 300 g king prawns
- 150 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
- 5 garlic, cloves, sliced
- as needed bread
For Garnish
- as needed lemon juice, squeeze of
- as needed red chilli, sliced
- as needed parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over a low heat. Ensure the pan is large enough to comfortably hold all the prawns in a single layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the paprika, sliced garlic, and chilli flakes to the warm oil. Stir gently to combine and allow the flavors to infuse into the oil for about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the king prawns to the pan. Fry them for 4 minutes on a low heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and are cooked through. Do not overcook, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish the Gambas Pil Pil with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sliced red chilli, and chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Serve immediately, straight from the pan, with plenty of good crusty bread for dipping in the flavorful oil.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gambas Pil Pil
- 300 g king prawns
- 150 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chilli flakes
- 5 garlic, cloves, sliced
- as needed bread
For Garnish
- as needed lemon juice, squeeze of
- as needed red chilli, sliced
- as needed parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over a low heat. Ensure the pan is large enough to comfortably hold all the prawns in a single layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the paprika, sliced garlic, and chilli flakes to the warm oil. Stir gently to combine and allow the flavors to infuse into the oil for about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the king prawns to the pan. Fry them for 4 minutes on a low heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and are cooked through. Do not overcook, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish the Gambas Pil Pil with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sliced red chilli, and chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Serve immediately, straight from the pan, with plenty of good crusty bread for dipping in the flavorful oil.
⏱️ 1 min