Roasted Garlic Gambas

Transform your dinner table into a seaside escape with this vibrant and irresistibly flavorful Roasted Garlic Gambas recipe. Featuring plump, tender prawns sautéed in a fragrant blend of golden garlic, smoky paprika, and a hint of red pepper heat, this Spanish-inspired dish is perfect for sharing. A generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil creates a luxuriously rich sauce, ideal for mopping up with crusty bread. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of zesty lemon, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an impressive choice for tapas nights or elevated weeknight meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Large raw prawns (peeled, tails on)
• 6 cloves Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 120 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 whole Lemon (cut into wedges)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 loaf Crusty bread (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

1. Prep your prawns by peeling them (keeping the tails intact for presentation) and patting them dry with a paper towel. Set aside.

Step 2

2. In a large skillet or shallow pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

3. Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté gently for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly golden and aromatic. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

4. Stir in the smoked paprika and red pepper flakes, letting them bloom in the oil for about 30 seconds.

Step 5

5. Add the prawns to the pan in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Step 6

6. Cook the prawns for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are just cooked through.

Step 7

7. Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the cooked prawns with fresh parsley.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately in the same pan or transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing over the prawns, and offer slices of crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful garlic oil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1292.6 grams (1292.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2619

Total Fat 128.90g	165%
Saturated Fat 20.20g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 975mg	325%
Sodium 3854mg	168%
Total Carbohydrate 228.60g	83%
Dietary Fiber 15.90g	57%
Total Sugars 13.50g
Protein 159.80g	320%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 425mg	33%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 2227mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.7%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 33.7%