How to make Gambas al Ajillo (...course menu)

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.

Chop off the end of the King oyster mushrooms and cut them in half, then split them again; chop into smaller pieces.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.

Add the mushrooms to the skillet and let them char without moving them around; season with salt and black pepper.

Stir the mushrooms after some browning and then remove them from the skillet to cool.

In a bowl, mix 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Chop onion and bell pepper into small cubes and add them to the sauce mixture.

Prepare the lettuce and microgreens as a base for the salad.

De-shell and devein 20 fresh shrimp, keeping the tails on.

Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and 2 pinches of baking soda; mix and let sit for 15 minutes.

Slice 12 cloves of garlic and add them to a bowl with 1/3 dried red pepper.

Pour 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil into the bowl with garlic and red pepper, then heat on medium-low until it starts to boil.

Once the garlic starts boiling and browning, add the shrimp and heads to the skillet; turn off the heat after adding shrimp.

Add black pepper, parsley, and basil to the shrimp; season with salt to taste.

Serve the shrimp with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy with the salad.

Cook 2 servings of pasta and mix with 1 scoop of pasta water, adding salt and black pepper to taste.

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