Grilled Gambas al Ajillo with Garlic and Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

Juicy shrimp grilled with a garlic and smoked paprika marinade, bursting with classic Spanish flavors. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 31 minutes, pairs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil 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.

Ingredients

• 500 g large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 500 g large raw peeled and deveined shrimp with 5 minced garlic cloves, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Thread the shrimp onto skewers to keep them flat.
3. Step 3: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque with slightly charred edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the garlic-infused oil.