Gambas Pil Pil (Prawns, Chilean Style)

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Rich, golden garlic cloves and a splash of pisco flavor juicy prawns in this Chilean version of a classic Spanish tapa.

Submitted by damasio
Published on June 8, 2018
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
32 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 10 cloves garlic, peeled and slightly crushed

  • ½ cup grapeseed oil or olive oil

  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 cacho de cabra pepper, or Anaheim pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 3 tablespoons pisco or brandy

  • salt to taste

  • cayenne pepper to taste

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Place the garlic cloves and grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the garlic slowly turn golden brown as the oil becomes hot; continue cooking until the garlic has turned golden-brown, and the oil is quite hot.

  2. Add the shrimp, stir to coat with oil, and cook for 15 seconds before stirring in the chile pepper. Continue to cook until shrimp is pink and firm. Pour in pisco, and cook for 30 seconds to let the alcohol evaporate. Season with salt to taste, then pour the mixture into a serving dish. Serve sprinkled with cayenne pepper, and garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
19g Fat
4g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 200mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 218mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.