gambas al ajillo (shrimp scampi)

Name: Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp Scampi)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 6 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 4 - cayenne peppers, stemmed and seeded; 1 pound(s) shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pinch(es) salt; - lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz

Brentwood, NY

Updated on Sep 29, 2014

We love Spanish food from Spain. It is close to Italian since they are both Mediterranean countries, but different. In Italy Scampi is made with butter, in Spain, oil. This recipe is based on one on recetas.net.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 - cayenne peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch salt
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

How To Make gambas al ajillo (shrimp scampi)

Step 1

Heat the oil, over medium high heat, in a large skillet and add the minced garlic and chillies. Saute until the garlic begins to turn golden then stir in the shrimp. Cook, while stirring, until the shrimp are cooked through and opaque, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Step 2

Turn off the heat and cover the skillet for 3 minutes before serving.
Step 3

Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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