spanish tapas -
low-calory garlic prawns

A popular spanish tapas seafood recipe is "garlic prawns" - better known to Spaniards as "gambas al ajillo".

These tapas are ideal to make at home because they're best enjoyed immediately after cooking.

Prawns are also a low-calory food - plus they won't take you long to prepare!

Pour yourself a glass of wine to sip while you're making them!

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garlic prawns (gambas al ajillo)

Ingrediants - for 4 people

Method

1. Heat a little oil in pan and add garlic slices.
2. When just starting to colour, add the chilli pepper.
3. Cook for 2 minutes, then increase the heat.
4. Mix in the prawns, then sauté 1-2 minutes each side.
5. Season, and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
6. Serve, accompanied by lemon wedges.

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