Tapas Style Spanish Prawns Recipes

SIZZLING SPANISH GARLIC PRAWNS - TAPAS STYLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.
• Preparing prawns:To butterfly the prawns simply slit the prawns lengthways but don't go all the way through and remove the vein.
• Divide the prawns, garlic, chilli or pimenton, sherry and olive oil between 6 small ovenproof dishes or use 1 large one.
• Cook for 8 - 12 minutes, depending on the size of the dish or dishes, or until pink and sizzling.
• Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with crusty bread & lemon wedges.

GAMBAS AL AJILLO (SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP RECIPE)

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry and season with kosher salt. Set aside for now.
• Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat up to 60 seconds or until the garlic gains some color (be careful not to burn it).
• Add the shrimp and paprika. Cook briefly, tossing regularly, and watching that the flesh turns opaque with a pearly pink color (about 3 minutes or so; this will depend on the size of the shrimp). Remove the pan from the heat.
• Stir in sherry, lemon juice and parsley.
• Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a serving bowl. Serve with your favorite crusty bread.

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

Steps:

• Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
• Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.

TAPAS-STYLE SPANISH PRAWNS.

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
• 2. Add chorizo, onions and garlic.
• 3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is cooked and onions are soft.
• 4. Add paprika. Cook, stirring, for one 1 minute or until fragrant.
• 5. Add prawns. Cook, stirring, for about 1 or 2 minutes, or until almost cooked.
• 6. Add tomatoes, capsicum strips and lemon rind.
• 7. Season with salt and pepper.
• 8. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 minutes or until prawns are soft.
• 9. Stir in chopped parsley.
• 10. Garnish prawns with extra chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
• Serving suggestions. Individual serves in tapas dishes with fresh crusty bread on side. Use as a topping on bed of polenta. You may even prefer to serve with fettucine. This dish is versatile so you can experiment to produce a combination that suits your palate.