Description
Spanish garlic shrimp elevates simple ingredients into a Mediterranean culinary treasure. Home cooks can savor authentic flavors with minimal preparation, creating a delicious tapas-style dish perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) shrimp
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly cleanse shrimp under cold water, removing any remnants of shells or impurities, then pat dry with paper towels to ensure optimal searing.
- Aromatics Foundation: In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat, then delicately sauté finely chopped onions until translucent, allowing them to develop a gentle golden hue without browning.
- Flavor Layering: Introduce minced garlic and spice elements – red pepper flakes and paprika – to the caramelized onions, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and release their intense, aromatic characteristics.
- Protein Searing: Swiftly add shrimp to the fragrant oil mixture, cooking each side for approximately 60-90 seconds until they transform into a vibrant coral pink and acquire a delicate, crisp exterior.
- Serving: Immediately transfer the succulent shrimp and their infused oil to a warm serving plate, garnishing with fresh parsley and accompanying with crusty artisan bread to absorb the rich, garlicky essence.
Notes
- Prep Shrimp Carefully: Remove all shells and veins completely to ensure clean, tender texture and prevent gritty eating experience.
- Control Oil Temperature: Watch for slight shimmer in pan, which indicates perfect sautéing heat without burning delicate ingredients.
- Timing is Crucial: Sauté shrimp precisely 1-2 minutes per side to maintain succulent, tender meat and prevent rubbery, overcooked results.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Toast spices briefly in hot oil to release maximum aromatic compounds and intensify overall taste profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg