King prawns with garlic and chilli (gambas al ajillo)

  • Portion size: Serves 4
  • Ready in 15 min
  • Difficulty: easy

Try this easy recipe for garlic and juicy chilli king prawns as part of a Spanish tapas dinner party.

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Ingredients

  • 12-16 raw responsibly sourced shell-on king prawns
  • 2 tsp chilli flakes (or to taste)
  • 5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 large chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml olive oil
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Crusty bread, to serve
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Method

  1. Pour the olive oil into a large, deep frying pan and set over a low-medium heat until 100°C or just shimmering, then add ?the chilli flakes, the crushed garlic cloves, the large chopped tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon juice. Fry for 5 minutes until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant but not too brown.
  2. Turn up the heat slightly, then add the king prawns. Fry for 3 minutes until pink and cooked. Serve with crusty bread.
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  • Nutrition

    • 204kcals Calories
    • 17g (2.1g saturated) Fat
    • 9.7g Protein
    • 2.9g (2.4g sugar) Carbs
    • 1.2g Fibre
    • 0.3g Salt
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    Nick Morrell

    Warning! 2 tsp of chili flakes is crazy. 1tsp is more than enough if you want to taste the prawns

    Ellie Donnell

    Hi Nick – we’re sorry to hear you found this recipe a little too spicy. It’s difficult to judge everyone’s spice threshold and here at delicious. HQ – we like it hot! We have now indicated in the ingredients list to add the chilli flakes ‘to taste’. Happy cooking!

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