How to Make Gambas Al Ajillo - Spanish Tapas Garlic Shrimp

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: pollock

Scallops are leaner, while pollock is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is budget-friendly.

In a bowl, add 1 pound of clean and deveined shrimp.

Season the shrimp with salt and Spanish paprika.

Thinly slice about 20 cloves of garlic.

Prepare about 1/2 cup of minced parsley for garnish.

In a large stainless steel pan, add 1/2 cup of olive oil over medium heat.

Once the oil is warm, add the sliced garlic and sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is golden brown but not burnt.

Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer, ensuring they are not crowded.

Sauté the shrimp for about 3 minutes on the first side until they start to look pink/orange.

Flip the shrimp over to cook the other side; they should look opaque when cooked.

Add Cherry vinegar and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.

Stir the shrimp to emulsify the sauce and incorporate the flavors from the Cherry vinegar and other ingredients.

Top the dish with minced parsley before serving.

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