Gambas al Ajillo con Gulas
Shrimp and Baby Eel Surrogates with Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Spanish dishes.
What it is
Succulent shrimp and 'gulas' (imitation baby eels made from surimi, generally low-carb and common in Spain) sizzling in copious amounts of olive oil with plenty of garlic and a touch of chili flakes. A rich and flavorful tapa.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, Gulas (surimi-based 'baby eels'), garlic, extra virgin olive oil, dried chili flakes (guindilla), salt, fresh parsley.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or starch is added to the oil/sauce (rare for this dish, but always good to confirm). Request no bread served on the side.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in poor quality surimi (gulas), flour as a thickener, bread served on the side.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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