Garlic-Sautéed Gambas with White Wine and Chili Flakes

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Succulent Spanish-style shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil, brightened with white wine and a touch of chili for a flavorful tapa. This spanish-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, thinly sliced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the pan. Let the liquid simmer and reduce for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Season the shrimp with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the top. Toss gently and serve immediately with crusty bread.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlic-Sautéed Gambas with White Wine and Chili Flakes take to make?

Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Garlic-Sautéed Gambas with White Wine and Chili Flakes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep extra virgin olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic-Sautéed Gambas with White Wine and Chili Flakes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Garlic-Sautéed Gambas with White Wine and Chili Flakes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Garlic-Sautéed Gambas with White Wine and Chili Flakes?

Spanish seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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