GAMBAS AL AJILLO (SHRIMP SCAMPI)

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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.

Provided by Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz

Categories     Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 Tbsp olive oil
4 clove garlic, minced
4 cayenne peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch salt
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 2. Turn off the heat and cover the skillet for 3 minutes before serving.
  • 3. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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