Vegan Spanish Gambas al Ajillo
Transform your dining experience with this Vegan Spanish Gambas al Ajillo, a plant-based twist on the classic Spanish tapa bursting with bold, Mediterranean flavors. Tender king oyster mushrooms, expertly scored to mimic the texture of shrimp, are sautéed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil and seasoned with smoky paprika, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of red chili for subtle heat. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside crusty vegan bread for dipping, this dish is a celebration of vibrant, garlicky goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a tapas night or a flavorful appetizer that’s sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams King oyster mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 unit Juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 loaf Crusty bread (vegan, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Clean the king oyster mushrooms and trim the stems. Slice the stems into thick rounds, then carefully cut a shallow crisscross pattern on both flat sides of each round to mimic the texture of shrimp.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside. Chop the fresh parsley and reserve for garnish.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Add the sliced king oyster mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté them for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden and tender.
Step 6
Sprinkle the smoked paprika, red chili flakes, sea salt, and black pepper over the mushrooms, and stir to coat evenly.
Step 7
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mushrooms, stirring everything to combine and allowing the flavors to meld for another 1–2 minutes on low heat.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the dish generously with fresh parsley.
Step 9
Serve immediately with slices of crusty vegan bread on the side for dipping into the garlicky olive oil sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (839.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1933.7 |
| Total Fat 70.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3683.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 273.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.9g | |
| Protein 48.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 224.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1265.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories