Sizzling Spanish Garlic Prawns – Tapas Style

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Sizzling Spanish Garlic Prawns - Tapas Style

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	900 g raw king prawns , peeled and butterflied
	3 tablespoons parsley , chopped
	1 teaspoon chili flakes ( smoked paprika ) or 1 -2 teaspoon pimentos ( smoked paprika )
	4 tablespoons olive oil
	4 -6 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
	4 -6 tablespoons dry sherry , fino is good

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

345

Sugar

Fat

18g

Sizzling Spanish Garlic Prawns-Tapas Style is a delicious plate of shrimp cooked in olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, and sherry. This is a widely popular dish in Spain, where it is served in tapas bars throughout the country. It's extremely easy to make and takes less than 15 minutes to cook. They are served sizzling hot straight to the table.

Instructions

1.	In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2.	Add the garlic and chili flakes/pimentos. Cook for 2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant.
3.	Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and start to sizzle.
4.	Add the sherry to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5.	Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

PROS

This dish is bursting with flavor and is perfect for the seafood lovers.

The sauce is delicious and pairs well with charred bread or rice.

It’s easy and quick to make making it a perfect dish if you have limited time.

CONS

Prawns are pretty expensive and might not be affordable for everyone.

If overcooked, the prawns can get pretty rubbery.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prawns are a low-fat source of protein, packed with minerals, and vitamins.
The garlic, chili, and paprika used in the recipe are also known for their various health benefits, including improving digestion, boosting immunity and reducing inflammation in the body.