Gambas a la Plancha
Gambas a la Plancha is a vibrant and flavorful Spanish dish featuring succulent grilled shrimp, perfectly seasoned and served with a splash of lemon. This healthy BBQ delight captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, making it a perfect dish for seafood lovers.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
220 kcal
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
- Paprika (smoked) - 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon (juiced) - 1/2
Steps
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Once the grill is hot, place the shrimp on it in a single layer. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the grill and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
Tags
SpanishHealthyBBQ