LA GRAN PAELLA DE CAMBALACHE3 Nº1

gambones

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: prawns

Shrimp are more readily available and can be less expensive than gambones.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides flavor without the cost of wine.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and works well for sautéing.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute for bread crumbs.

Clean the navajas under cold water to remove any sand.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped garlic and onion; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add the navajas and cover the skillet; cook until they open, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the navajas and set aside; discard any that did not open.

Add gambones to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Return the navajas to the skillet and mix gently to combine.

Squeeze lemon juice over the dish and stir in bay leaves.

Sprinkle with bread crumbs and drizzle with more olive oil.

Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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