Gambas Al Ajillo {Garlic Shrimp}
The classic tapas dish, Gambas Al Ajillo, tweaked just a tiny bit to make it Paleo. These are extremely flavorful, quick and versatile!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbl duck fat
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt, pepper & red pepper flakes to taste
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Lay the shrimp out on some paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
- Over a low-medium heat warm the duck fat or coconut oil and minced garlic for a minute, until it just begins to brown at the edges.
- Add the lemon juice, smoked paprika and any additional seasonings: be careful as the oil will spit when you add the lemon juice.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for a minute or two (depending on the size of the shrimp) on each side, until fully cooked.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Drizzle with additional extra virgin olive oil to taste and garnish with the chopped cilantro.
- Serve as an appetizer, add to salads or pour over mashed root vegetables – make sure to use the flavored oil!
Find it online: https://meatified.com/garlic-shrim/