Gambas Al Ajillo Pasta (Garlic Shrimp Pasta) Recipe

Name: Gambas Al Ajillo Pasta (Garlic Shrimp Pasta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/8 cup Spanish olive oil; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (more or less depending on taste); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced (more or less depending on taste); 1 pinch salt & pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1.5 lemons); 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and fresh (to taste, I used almost a 1/4 cup); 3/4 lb medium shrimp, with the shells on (20-25/pound); 8 ounces rotini pasta

Servings: persons

3/8 cup Spanish olive oil
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (more or less depending on taste)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced (more or less depending on taste)
1 pinch salt & pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1.5 lemons)
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and fresh (to taste, I used almost a 1/4 cup)
3/4 lb medium shrimp, with the shells on (20-25/pound)
8 ounces rotini pasta

1
Cook pasta and set aside.
2
Combine parsley and garlic. Sprinkle salt and pepper on mix.
3
Combine lemon juice, sherry and paprika and set aside.
4
In medium sized saucepan or wok, heat olive oil on medium heat and add red pepper flakes to infuse oil. Approximately 1 minute. (reduce heat if it starts to burn).
5
Add parsley and garlic mixture. Allow garlic to cook and not burn.
6
Add lemon juice, sherry and paprika mixture. Allow to rollling boil.
7
Add shrimp (with shells). Once cooked through when pink, remove from heat, add pasta. Mix. Add Parmesan and mix. Allow the Parmesan to melt.
8
Serve with grated fresh Parmesan.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/8 cup Spanish olive oil, 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (more or less depending on taste), 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced, 6 garlic cloves, minced (more or less depending on taste), and more.

Yes, Gambas Al Ajillo Pasta (Garlic Shrimp Pasta) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gambas Al Ajillo Pasta (Garlic Shrimp Pasta)

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