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Tapas Style Gambas Pil Pil and Chorizo Patatas Bravas

with Serrano and Tomato Salad, Ciabatta and Garlic Aioli
Emma Blanchet
Emma BlanchetUpdated on November 04, 2025
Calories
1077 kcal
Protein
44.3g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Crustaceans
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Rye
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

4 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

190 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

1 bunch(es)

Flat Leaf Parsley

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

24 milliliter(s)

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

60 grams

Diced Chorizo

(Contains: Milk)

30 grams

Tomato Puree

2 sachet(s)

Smoked Paprika

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

2 slice(s)

Serrano Ham

225 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

40 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

3 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Pil Pil

Energy (kJ)4506 kJ
Energy (kcal)1077 kcal
Fat46.1 g
of which saturates10 g
Carbohydrate100.9 g
of which sugars12.8 g
Dietary Fibre11.1 g
Protein44.3 g
Salt6.6 g
Potassium1062 mg
Calcium59 mg
Iron1 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Aluminum Foil
Knife
Large Bowl
Serrated Knife
Grater
Small sauce pan
Lid
Fork
Small Bowl
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel).

Pop the chunks onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through.

Pop half the garlic (unpeeled) into a small piece of foil with a drizzle of oil and scrunch to enclose it.

Add the parcel onto the potato tray and roast until soft, 10-12 mins.

2

While everything bakes, peel and grate the remaining garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Halve the baby plum tomatoes. Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all). 

Halve the ciabattas. 

In a large bowl, combine the sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts) with half the red wine vinegar.

Add the baby plum tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Set aside for now. 

3

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a small saucepan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the chorizo and fry until it starts to brown, 3-4 mins.

Once browned, lower the heat and stir in the tomato puree and half the smoked paprika, fry for 1 min more. 

Stir in the water and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) along with the remaining red wine vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins. 

Once thickened, remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm. 

4

Once the garlic has cooled, cut the end with scissors, squeeze it out of the skin and mash with a fork.

In a small bowl combine the roasted garlic, mayonnaise and a drizzle of olive oil. Set aside for later.

When the potatoes have 5 mins remaining, remove the tray from the oven.  Pop the Serrano ham alongside. Then return to the oven for the remaining time, until crisp and golden, 5-7 mins.

5

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil for the pil pil (see pantry for amount) in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. 

Once hot, add the prawns. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns.

Stir in the grated garlic and remaining paprika and stir fry, 1 min more. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle. Remove from the heat.

A few mins before everything's ready, toast the ciabatta halves in your toaster until golden. Reheat the bravas sauce if needed.

6

When everything's ready break up the Serrano ham into shards.

Add the Serrano shards, rocket and half the parlsey to the tomato bowl. Toss to coat.

Pop the pil pil style prawns in a serving bowl. Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and serve the ciabatta on the side for scooping and dipping. 

Serve the potato chunks in a separate bowl alongside. Drizzle over the chorizo bravas sauce and garlic aioli. 

Serve the salad on the side to finish. 

Enjoy!

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