Delicious Garlic Shrimp Recipe Gambas Al Ajillo | Chef Jean-Pierre

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.

Heat olive oil and a little butter in a skillet until the temperature reaches 365°F and the butter is foamy but not browned

Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel after cleaning

Add chopped garlic and chopped Scotch bonnet pepper (or red chili pepper) to the skillet

Sauté until garlic is fragrant but not burned

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally

Add a little lemon juice and a splash of white vermouth to the skillet

Turn off the heat and add more butter to create an emulsion with the sauce

Serve shrimp in a ramekin or on crostinis, spooning the sauce over them

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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