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King prawns with garlic and chilli (gambas al ajillo)

Name: King prawns with garlic and chilli (gambas al ajillo)
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Spanish recipes
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

Published: 31 Jul 13
Updated: 18 Mar 24

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

Easy
August 2013

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Ready in 15 min

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

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 204kcals
Fat: 17g (2.1g saturated)
Protein: 9.7g
Carbohydrates: 2.9g (2.4g sugar)
Fibre: 1.2g
Salt: 0.3g

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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

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.
Turn up the heat slightly, then add the king prawns. Fry for 3 minutes until pink and cooked. Serve with crusty bread.

Recipe from August 2013 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 204kcals
Fat: 17g (2.1g saturated)
Protein: 9.7g
Carbohydrates: 2.9g (2.4g sugar)
Fibre: 1.2g
Salt: 0.3g

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Published: 31 Jul 13
Updated: 18 Mar 24

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Nick Morrell says:

17th May 2019 at 7:23 pm

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

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1. Ellie Donnell says:
  
  4th Jun 2019 at 5:03 pm
  
  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!