Description
Gambas al Whiskey is a vibrant Spanish dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a fragrant garlic and whiskey sauce. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and festive occasions. With a delightful kick from red pepper flakes and the brightness of fresh parsley, each bite transports you to a sunny tapas bar. Serve it alongside crusty bread to soak up the irresistible sauce, and prepare for delighted reactions from your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp by patting them dry after rinsing.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Carefully pour in whiskey; allow it to sizzle for about one minute.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg