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

Chastity StJulian
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The prawns are cooked to perfection and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit.


Fouzia Sebbata
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The prawns are cooked in a few minutes and the sauce is made with just a few ingredients. It's a great way to enjoy fresh prawns.


Oluwa Funmilayi
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This dish is a great way to enjoy prawns. The sauce is simple to make and the prawns are cooked to perfection. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.


M Ramzan Arain
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I love this recipe! The prawns are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with rice and it's the perfect meal.


tamashiro
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The prawns are cooked in a flavorful sauce and the result is a dish that is sure to please everyone.


kyla edward
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The prawns are cooked to perfection and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit.


Nayeem Raz
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The prawns are cooked in a few minutes and the sauce is made with just a few ingredients. It's a great way to enjoy fresh prawns.


Nkanyiso Cele
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The prawns are cooked in no time and the sauce is very flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a hit with the whole family.


mdrasel 30
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shireen Marthinus
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The prawns are cooked to perfection and the sauce is incredible. I served it with crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Bishal Mirdha
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I love this recipe! The prawns are always so juicy and tender, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with rice and it's the perfect meal.


Muntzir Abbas Mughal
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy prawns. The sauce is simple to make and the prawns are cooked to perfection. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.


Sarah Stephens
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. The prawns are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with rice or pasta.


tswele lerato
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This dish is a winner! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredible. I served it with crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aysha Akther
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! The prawns were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. It had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Arslan arshad Arslan arshad
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This is one of my favorite prawn recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of garlic, chili, and olive oil. It's the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Wyatt Nunlee
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I'm a big fan of seafood, and this dish did not disappoint. The prawns were juicy and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Zia uddin Khan
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Just tried this recipe and it was a hit! The prawns were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and garlicky. Will definitely be making this again.