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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Gambas Al Ajillo

Experience the bold, savory flavors of the Mediterranean with this Shrimp Ajillo recipe. Inspired by the traditional Spanish Gambas al Ajillo, this dish combines tender shrimp with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of chili for a simple yet flavorful meal. Rooted in Spain’s coastal cuisine, Shrimp Ajillo highlights the Mediterranean staples of olive oil and seafood, providing a healthy dose of antioxidants and lean protein. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a dish to impress, it’s the ideal blend of ancient tradition and modern flavor.

Serves 4-6

  • 2 cups cucumber, diced (cold)
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced (cold)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (hot)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (hot)
  • 1 tsp dried mint (hot)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh (cold)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (hot)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (hot)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (hot)
  1. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion into a medium bowl.
  2. Add chopped fresh parsley, and dried mint to the salad.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
  4. Next, drizzle the olive oil over the salad and give it a final toss.
  5. Taste again for salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb. Wild Caught Shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 6-8 garlic cloves (to your liking!), minced (save one whole garlic clove for the grilled bread)
  • 2-3 dried red chilis, minced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 8-10 slices of sour dough bread
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped

Directions:

  1. Start by preheating your grill, then slice your bread into 1 inch pieces. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper on both sides
  2. Grill your bread on both sides until you have perfect grill marks. When they come off the grill, rub a fresh garlic clove all over the top to infuse more flavor.
  3. Preheat a large sauté pan to medium – medium high heat. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil the pan and let warm slightly.
  4. Add the minced garlic and chilis to the pan, and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors, be careful not to burn the garlic!
  5. Next, add your rinsed shrimp (be sure to pat dry) to the pan, and sear the shrimp, ensuring to coat all the garlic and chili infused oil all over the shrimp.
  6. Add salt, pepper, and paprika and mix together with the shrimp. 
  7. Cook the shrimp until they’re finished, approximately for 6-8 minutes or until they turn pink and are no longer showing that translucent grey color. 
  8. Add the last minute, add a nice healthy squeeze of fresh lemon juice and toss it together with the shrimp.
  9. Remove from the heat, and serve immediately with the beautiful grilled sourdough bread.
  10. Top with fresh parsley, and enjoy! 

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