Best 5 Real Gambas Pil Pil Recipes

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Gambas pil pil is a traditional Spanish dish that is made with shrimp, garlic, and olive oil. It is a simple but flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a tapas or main course. The key to making a great gambas pil pil is to use fresh, high-quality shrimp and to cook them in a generous amount of olive oil. The garlic should be sliced thinly and cooked until it is golden brown, and the shrimp should be cooked until they are just opaque. The dish is typically served with a crusty bread for dipping. Gambas pil pil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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GAMBAS PIL PIL



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Quick and easy Gambas Pil Pil recipe. Gambas pil pil is a quick and easy traditional tapas recipe made with fresh prawns cooked very quickly in good quality olive oil, garlic and chilli and served sizzling. This classic Spanish tapas dish is the perfect dinner party starter, so make sure your serve your Gambas Pil Pil with a good loaf of crusty bread and some red wine. Your guests will definitely want to mop the tasty sauce!

Provided by Javier De La Hormaza

Categories     Recipes, Tapas Recipes

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 king prawns, peeled and cleaned
For the pil pil sauce:
4 large cloves of garlic, peeled and finely sliced
2 tsp of dried chilli flakes
2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
1 tbsp of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
16 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan or ideally in four individual earthenware casserole dishes.
  • When the oil is hot, add the garlic and fry until lightly brown. Drain the garlic and set aside.
  • In the same oil, add the prawns and cook for about two minutes, stirring constantly. Add the chilli flakes, fried garlic, sweet paprika and chopped parsley and stir well.
  • Season with salt and serve straightaway, the prawns need to be sizzling hot!

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.

Provided by damasio

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 32m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 200.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

REAL GAMBAS PIL PIL



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This is the famous SPANISH Tapas dish that has been messed up by so called chefs around the world. I know there are other recipes for this dish, but, I live in Spain and this is how they are made here. Fresh RAW prawns should be used, pre cooked prawns turn tough if used and spoil the dish. I eat this every week at the local tapas bar. For the best result the dish should be cooked and served in a earthenware dish. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the liquid.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Spanish

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

500 g prawns, raw and shelled
2 chili peppers, chopped and seeded
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
salt

Steps:

  • Heat the earthenware dish over moderate heat and add the oil and fry the garlic till just starting to brown.
  • Add the garlic, and prawns, season with salt and cook, stirring, till the prawns change colour (pink).
  • Carefully add the wine, if using.
  • Serve.

GAMBAS AL PIL-PIL (SIZZLING HOT CHILI SHRIMP)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 (1-inch) piece dried red chili pepper, seeded or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch paprika
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in bowl; sprinkle with coarse salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Pat dry. Heat oil in medium skillet over high heat. Add garlic, and dried pepper and stir. When garlic browns, discard it and the dried chili. Add shrimp; stir until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to serving dish with the oil. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

GAMBAS AL PIL PIL



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I do not know where this dish came from, but it has been in my family for ages. I like it because it is very spicy.

Provided by Nicky

Categories     Spanish

Time 35m

Yield 1 Spicy Dish, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

raw fresh prawns
1 teaspoon crushed garlic powder
2 -3 cloves garlic (Not the whole head)
1 pinch parsley
olive oil
2 chili peppers
1 pinch red pepper powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel the Fresh Prawns and place in an Oven Dish.
  • Peel the garlics,slice and place in the dish.
  • Put in the Crushed Garlic, Chilly Peppers, salt,parsley and red spicy pepper.
  • Add the oil until the prawns are nearly covered.
  • Mix everything together.
  • Place the dish in the oven until prawns are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2336.5, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 2.6

Tips for Making Gambas Pil Pil:

  • Use the freshest shrimp possible. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Be sure to devein the shrimp before cooking. This will help to remove any grit or sand.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will add flavor and richness to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to add a little bit of heat to the dish. This can be done by adding chili peppers or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the gambas pil pil immediately. This will ensure that the shrimp are still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Gambas pil pil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give gambas pil pil a try. You won't be disappointed!

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