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Gambas Al Ajillo, Garlic Shrimp Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Gambas Al Ajillo, Garlic Shrimp
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  Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter (one stick)
  • 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic (6 cloves)
  • 2 lb medium shrimp, peeled
  • 1/4 c. beef broth
  • 1/3 c. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp bittersweet smoked paprika
  • 3 Tbsp. dry chili peppers, crushed
  • 2 x bay (laurel) leaves
  • 1/2 c. sherry wine, Manzanilla or possibly Fino salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c. minced parsley
  • 2 c. calasparra rice

Directions

  1. Bring to a boil 2 c. of Calasparra rice in 4 c. of water. Lower heat and simmer for 20 min. Heat together butter, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic and simmer till light brown; set aside on low heat. Simmer together beef broth, lemon juice, paprika, bay leaves, chili peppers; set aside on low heat.
  2. Heat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit with large terra cotta cazuela or possibly ceramic dish on oven shelf. When the cazuela becomes very warm remove to the top of the stove. Bring butter and extra virgin olive oil solution to a boil and add in immediately. Add in shrimp and stir with a wooden spoon till they turn pink Add in sherry and broth (that has been brought to a boil). Stir and return to oven for 5 min.
  3. Serve with Calasparra rice and bread (to absorb the juices).