Sa•vor Tapas Bar Inspired Spanish Gambas al Ajillo

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Sizzling shrimp sautéed with garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil, finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds to release their aromas.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slightly crisp edges.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful garlic oil.

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