QiMeal
Shrimp Pil Pil
Shrimp Pil Pil · ready in 12 min · 4 servings · 260 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients
Juicy shrimp are quickly sautéed in fragrant olive oil with sizzling garlic and gentle chile heat, finished with fresh parsley for a bold, aromatic dish perfect for dipping crusty bread.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 12 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 260
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 80 gExtra virgin olive oil
- 24 gGarlic cloves
- 1 ½ gRed pepper flakes, crushed
- 680 gLarge shrimp
- 6 gSalt
- 8 gFlat leaf parsley
- 2 gPaprika
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, serving bowl, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves, finely chop the flat leaf parsley, pat the large shrimp dry, and set a large heavy skillet on the stovetop. · 5 min
What to look for: oil shimmering
- Heat olive oil
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in the large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and moves easily across the pan. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmering
- Cook shrimp
Add the garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, and paprika, stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then season the shrimp with salt, add to the skillet, cook until opaque, and stir in the parsley off the heat. · 4 min
When it is done: Shrimp are done when opaque and firm, reaching 63°C / 145°F at the thickest part.
- Serve shrimp
Transfer the shrimp and garlic oil to a serving bowl, spooning the hot oil over the top, and serve immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: shrimp coated in glossy oil
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 260 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: crustaceans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Extra virgin olive oil
- light olive oil: Use for a milder flavor and higher smoke point.
- avocado oil: High smoke point, neutral flavor.
Garlic cloves
- garlic paste: Stir constantly to avoid burning.
Red pepper flakes
- chile powder: Choose mild or hot to taste.
Large shrimp
- scallops: Cook gently to avoid toughness.
Salt
- sea salt: Season lightly and adjust after cooking.
Flat leaf parsley
- cilantro: Adds brighter herbal tones.
