Spanish Gambas Al Ajillo Recipe

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.

Extract juice from one lemon and set aside

Remove seeds from one chili pepper, finely chop, and set aside

Remove skin from one head of garlic and mince, then set aside

Finely chop a bunch of fresh parsley

Preheat a grill pan and add some butter

Start grilling the gambas for a few minutes on each side

Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the gambas while grilling

Set the grilled gambas aside

Preheat a pan and melt some butter

Pour in some olive oil and wait until the butter is melted

Sauté the minced garlic until golden brown

Add the chopped chili pepper and sauté for a few minutes

Layer the gambas in the pan

Add more butter if needed

Sprinkle some salt and add freshly ground black pepper

Pour in some lemon juice and white wine

Let the wine cook or evaporate for about two minutes

Sprinkle some smoked Spanish paprika and mix all ingredients together

Let it cook for about three to four minutes, gradually moving the gambas to cook evenly

Add more smoked Spanish paprika and stir to combine all ingredients

Add fresh parsley and let it cook again for a few minutes

Serve and enjoy

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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