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.

Gambas a la Plancha
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

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the shrimp from the grill and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
  5. 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