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Garlicky Shrimp with Olive Oil

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At La Casa del Abuelo, a tiny taberna in Madrid, gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic) are cooked in individual earthenware cazuelitas and served with plenty of bread to dip into the garlicky oil once the shrimp have been eaten. This dish can also be prepared in a skillet.

Pairing Suggestion

Dry sherry is great with the sweet shrimp. Try Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla or Emilio Lustau Papirusa Manzanilla.

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Garlicky Shrimp with Olive Oil

We loved it!  I used it as topping for Avocado Alladin, a family favorite that we usually top with sauteed mushrooms.  We liked it even better with these shrimp on top!  Next time I think I will try adding a little white wine as the shrimp cook.  I'll also use them as a stand alone recipe for the Tapas party I will be hosting soon!

Posted by: sjshaffer on December 9, 2008

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I'm not much of a cook, but this was one recipe I could handle. At first I thought the 1 cup of EVOO was too much, but it seemed to work out well. I also made some minor substitutions such as using curly parsley instead of flat (Whole Foods didn't have it at the time) and Chile powder versus the dried red chiles. I also served the shrimp atop some rice pilaf, which merely accentuated the nice flavor of the shrimp. Certainly saving this one as it was quick, easy and painless to prepare -- plus it left my neighbors jealous with its potent smell. Cheers!

Posted by: prepdru on May 28, 2008

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