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Garlic Shrimp with White Beans (Gambas al Ajillo)

Spanish tapas-style shrimp sizzled in olive oil with sliced garlic and chili flakes, spooned over creamy white beans.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 15 oz white beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp dry sherry or fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Warm the white beans in a small pot with a splash of water, or briefly in the microwave. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook slowly until fragrant and just starting to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add chili flakes and smoked paprika, stirring 30 seconds.
  4. Raise heat to medium-high, add shrimp in a single layer, and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Add sherry and salt, and toss to coat, cooking 30 seconds more.
  6. Spoon shrimp and garlicky oil over the warm white beans, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.