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Garlicky Prawns With Sherry

Name: Garlicky Prawns With Sherry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 cloves Chopped Garlic; 400g Prawns; 2 tbsp Dry sherry; Handful Parsley

Garlicky Prawns With Sherry is a classic Spanish dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Garlic, Prawns, Dry sherry and Parsley, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Spanish cooking, the dish focuses on steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil.

In authentic Spanish tradition, Garlicky Prawns With Sherry is best presented served family-style with crusty bread and lemon halves.

If you enjoy authentic Spanish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Arroz Con Gambas Y Calamar.

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Ingredients

Olive Oil3 tablespoons
Garlic3 cloves Chopped
Prawns400g
Dry sherry2 tbsp
ParsleyHandful

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.

Step 2

Tip in the garlic slices and cook for a few secs.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Then stir through the prawns and cook for a couple of mins until they start to turn pink.

Step 4

Pour over the sherry and cook for a few mins more, just until the prawns are cooked through.

Step 5✨ Serve

Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Garlicky Prawns With Sherry reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Spanish home cooking, steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, garlic can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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