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Gamberi al Filu e Ferru

Shrimp marinated with Filu e Ferru, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and lemon, then cooked quickly over fire, in the oven, or in a pan.

Pescatarian Dairy-Free Nut-Free Gluten-Free Low Carb
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Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Total 35 min
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

Seafood

Marinade

Seasoning

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Instructions

  1. Clean the shrimp, removing the intestinal tract and trimming off the longest antennae. Pat them dry.

  2. Make the marinade by mixing the olive oil, Filu e Ferru, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice if using, and the salt.

  3. Turn the shrimp in the marinade, cover, and let them rest for 1 hour if you have the time. A shorter rest still works.

  4. For the grill or oven version, cook the shrimp over high heat just until they turn opaque and lightly colored, about 3 minutes per side on a grill or 10 to 15 minutes in a hot oven.

  5. For the skillet version, cook the shrimp in the oil, garlic, and parsley first, then add the Filu e Ferru halfway through so it evaporates in the pan.

  6. Serve hot with the pan juices or with a last spoonful of the marinade brushed over after cooking.

Variations

  • Cooked in a Skillet: Hold the Filu e Ferru back from the marinade and add it directly to the hot pan to let it flash off around the shrimp.
  • Peeled and Skewered: For a neater presentation, peel the shrimp and thread them on skewers before grilling. They cook even faster this way.

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2 Servings

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Fish & Seafood
Shrimp (Raw, Peeled)
500 g
Vegetables
Garlic
3 g
Oils & Fats
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
27 g
Herbs & Spices
Fresh Parsley
8 g
Lemon Juice (Fresh)
15 g
Salt
3 g
Other
Filu e Ferru
28 g

Per Serving

402kcalCalories
60gProtein
1gCarbs
14gFat
0gFiber
Sodium
313mg14% DV
Potassium
656mg14% DV
Calcium
133mg10% DV
Iron
1.4mg8% DV
Magnesium
93mg22% DV
Vitamin C
1.1mg1% DV
Vitamin A
136µg15% DV
Vitamin K
10.8µg9% DV
Folate
8µg2% DV
Shrimp (Raw, Peeled)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Filu e Ferru
Garlic
Fresh Parsley
Lemon Juice (Fresh)
Salt
* Nutrition is an estimate; actual values vary by ingredient brands and cooking methods. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The Story Behind This Dish

In Sardinia, Gamberi al Filu e Ferru belongs on the Sardinian home table. I build it around large shrimp, olive oil, and filu e ferru.

I clean the shrimp, removing the intestinal tract and trimming off the longest antennae. I pat them dry. I make the marinade by mixing the olive oil, Filu e Ferru, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice if using, and the salt.

I for the skillet version, cook the shrimp in the oil, garlic, and parsley first, then add the Filu e Ferru halfway through so it evaporates in the pan. I serve hot with the pan juices or with a last spoonful of the marinade brushed over after cooking.

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