Description
Spanish Garlic Prawns is a classic seafood dish that brings together succulent prawns with flavorful garlic, smoked paprika, and a splash of sherry. This recipe captures the essence of Spanish cuisine in a simple yet stunning way.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined with tails on
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Seasonings:
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry or white wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Prawns: Pat prawns dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in red pepper flakes and smoked paprika.
- Cook the Prawns: Add prawns, cook until pink and opaque.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in sherry or wine, cook briefly.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Cook prawns quickly for best texture.
- Substitute sherry with chicken broth if desired.
- Enhance richness with a knob of butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
