Best 5 Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp With Ham And Bell Peppers Recipes

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If you're searching for a mouthwatering seafood dish that bursts with Spanish flavors, look no further than our recipe for Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp with Ham and Bell Peppers. This delectable dish combines juicy shrimp with savory ham, crisp bell peppers, and fragrant garlic, all coated in a rich and flavorful sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)



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Every Spanish restaurant serves this dish of shrimp cloaked in garlic-infused olive oil with smoky hints of paprika and a touch of sweetness from sherry. Make sure you have all your ingredients together before you head to the stove since, start to finish, this cooks in mere minutes. It's great for a tapas party, since you can prep everything ahead of time. Just spoon the shrimp and sauce over toasted bread and sprinkle more cayenne and parsley on top to enjoy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cloves garlic
1 pound frozen large shrimp (21-25 count) - thawed, peeled, and deveined
kosher salt to taste
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 344.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPANISH-STYLE SHRIMP WITH GARLIC



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Garlic and shrimp take center stage in this classic Spanish dish, which is served as a tapa in Spain but also makes a great main dish. Serve with rice, or if serving in earthenware dishes, with crusty bread for dipping.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, weeknight, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and de-veined (Look for domestic farmed shrimp or Oregon pink shrimp.)
Sea salt or kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped or thinly sliced
1 bay leaf, broken in half
1 dried red chile, seeded and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the shrimp with salt, toss and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy nonstick frying pan, and add the garlic, bay leaf and chile. Cook, stirring, until the garlic begins to color, about one minute. Turn the heat up to medium-high, and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, two to three minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 536 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPANISH-STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP WITH HAM AND BELL PEPPERS



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Categories     Garlic     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Ham     Shrimp     Bell Pepper     Sherry     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds large shrimp (about 28), shelled, leaving the tail and the first joint of the shell intact, and deveined
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
8 garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 pound thick-sliced cooked ham, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup Oloroso Sherry
minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish if desired
slices of crusty bread as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry. Sprinkle the shrimp on both sides with the salt and let them stand between layers of paper towel for 10 minutes. In a large heavy skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is golden and transfer it with a slotted spoon to a small bowl. Add the ham and the red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the ham deepens in color. Add the bell pepper and cook the mixture, stirring, until the bell pepper is softened. Add the shrimp and sauté the mixture over moderately high heat, turning the shrimp, for 3 minutes. Add the Sherry and the garlic and simmer the mixture, stirring and turning the shrimp occasionally, until the shrimp are just cooked through. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a heated serving dish, sprinkle it with the parsley, and serve it with the bread.

SPANISH-STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP WITH HAM & BELL PEPPER



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Make and share this Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp With Ham & Bell Pepper recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PollyB

Categories     Ham

Time 35m

Yield 4-8 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs large shrimp, shelled,leaving the tail and the first joint of the shell intact,and deveined (about 28)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
8 cloves garlic, sliced thin lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 lb thick-sliced cooked ham, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup sherry wine
minced fresh fresh parsley leaves, if desired (to garnish)
crusty bread, as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry.
  • Sprinkle the shrimp on both sides with the salt and let them stand between layers of paper towel for 10 minutes.
  • In a large heavy skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is golden and transfer it with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
  • Add the ham and the red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the ham deepens in color.
  • Add the bell pepper and cook the mixture, stirring, until the bell pepper is softened.
  • Add the shrimp and sauté the mixture over moderately high heat, turning the shrimp, for 3 minutes.
  • Add the sherry and the garlic and simmer the mixture, stirring and turning the shrimp occasionally, until the shrimp are just cooked through.
  • Transfer the shrimp mixture to a heated serving dish, sprinkle it with the parsley, and serve it with the bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 313.1, Sodium 2179.8, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 39.2

SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP



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Make and share this Spanish Garlic Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped (any colour)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 -5 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons sherry wine or 3 tablespoons water, mixed with
2 teaspoons flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 lbs peeled large shrimp (frozen defrosted works)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick fry pan.
  • Add onion and bell pepper, sauté 4 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except shrimp, bring to simmer and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and, stirring often, cook 2 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 689.8, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 37.6

Tips:

  • Use large shrimp for this recipe, as they will hold up better to the cooking process.
  • If you don't have Spanish paprika, you can substitute smoked paprika.
  • Be sure to cook the shrimp until they are just opaque, as overcooking will make them tough.
  • Serve the shrimp with crusty bread or rice, so you can soak up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This Spanish-style garlic shrimp with ham and bell peppers is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, paprika, and white wine, and the ham and bell peppers add a nice touch of smokiness and sweetness. Serve the shrimp with crusty bread or rice, and you have a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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