Shrimp Tapas

Shrimp Tapas is a classic Spanish tapas dish featuring shrimp cooked in olive oil with garlic and chilli flakes. Simple, aromatic, and full of Mediterranean flavour, this sizzling dish is best enjoyed hot from the oven with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the garlicky oil. Shrimp Tapas is perfect for sharing over a glass of wine or as part of a tapas spread.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Portions

Ingredients

400 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
½ tsp chilli flakes adjust to taste
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
sea salt to taste
1 large lemon wedges to serve
Crusty bread for dipping

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F.
Pat the shrimp dry with kitchen paper and season lightly with a little sea salt.
400 g raw shrimp, sea salt
In an ovenproof dish (such as a small terracotta tapas dish or shallow baking dish), combine the olive oil, sliced garlic, and chilli flakes.
5 cloves garlic, 100 ml extra virgin olive oil, ½ tsp chilli flakes
Stir gently to mix.
Arrange the shrimp evenly in the dish, ensuring they’re mostly covered by the oil.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and cook for *8–10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, firm, and cooked through.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven — it will be sizzling hot. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
1 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 large lemon
Serve the Shrimp Tapas straight from the oven while still bubbling, with plenty of crusty bread for dipping into the delicious garlic and chilli-infused oil.
Crusty bread

Notes

Note:

For an extra touch of authenticity, you can cook the shrimp tapas on the hob in a small terracotta dish if it’s safe for direct heat. Just warm the oil gently, add the garlic and chilli, then toss in the shrimp until pink and cooked through.

Shrimp Tapas is a simple, rustic dish that captures the warmth and flavour of Spain — perfect for sharing!

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