🫒🍅 Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes (Gambas al Mediterráneo)
⭐ INGREDIENTS (Serves 2–3)
Shrimp
400g large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
4–5 garlic cloves, sliced
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
Vegetables & Add-ins
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp capers (optional)
Lemon wedges for serving
Sauce
¼ cup white wine or broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
🔥 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
🥘 1. Prepare the shrimp
Pat shrimp dry.
Season with:
salt
black pepper
paprika
chili flakes
Set aside.
🍳 2. Sauté garlic
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add sliced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).
🍤 3. Cook the shrimp
Add shrimp to the pan.
Cook 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
Remove shrimp temporarily to avoid overcooking.
🍅 4. Add cherry tomatoes
In the same pan:
Add tomatoes
Cook 2–3 minutes until they soften and release juice
Add olives and capers now (if using).
🍷 5. Create the Mediterranean sauce
Mix in:
tomato paste
white wine or broth
oregano
Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
🍤 6. Return shrimp & finish
Add cooked shrimp back into the pan.
Stir gently so everything coats evenly.
Finish with:
lemon juice
fresh parsley
Turn off heat.
🍽️ SERVING
Serve with:
Garlic rice
Herbed couscous
Whole wheat pita
Zucchini noodles (low-carb option)
Top with extra lemon & olive oil for authentic flavor.
💚 HEALTH BENEFITS
✔ High protein
✔ Low calories
✔ Mediterranean healthy fats
✔ Lycopene from tomatoes
✔ Anti-inflammatory garlic & olive oil
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