Gambas al Ajillo

Gambas al Ajillo is a vibrant Spanish dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic and olive oil infusion, perfect for a low-carb breakfast. This dish combines bold flavors and healthy fats, making it a delightful start to your day.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Garlic - 4 cloves, thinly sliced
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
5. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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