Garlic Shrimp Gambas with Crusty Bread
Spanish-style shrimp in sizzling garlic oil with a hit of red pepper heat — cooked in one skillet and served with toasted baguette for soaking up every drop. Ready in 15 minutes, tastes like tapas night.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper, cooking without stirring for 90 seconds.
Step 4
Flip shrimp and cook 60 seconds more until pink throughout and edges just start to curl.
Step 5
Toast baguette slices in the oven or a dry skillet until golden, 2 minutes.
Step 6
Slide shrimp and oil into a shallow bowl, serve immediately with toasted bread on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
- oven or stovetop for toasting bread
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