
Garlic Shrimp Arepa — Gluten-Free Spanish Dinner in 10
Category: Simple Meals | Ready in 10 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 16 large shrimp, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
How to Make It
- Warm the olive oil with the garlic and chili flakes in a pan over medium heat until the garlic is golden, 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and just opaque, 3 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and a pinch of salt.
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Spoon the shrimp and garlicky oil over each arepa.
About This Recipe
Gambas al ajillo is the tapas bar's greatest hit — shrimp sizzled in a lake of garlicky, chili-flecked olive oil. Traditionally you mop up the oil with bread; a warm arepa does the job.
Keep Your Freezer Stocked for Busy Days
These recipes work because the hard part is already done. Zavor & Co delivers gluten-free arepas straight to your door — heat them from frozen in minutes and dinner is halfway there.

