Gambas al Ajillo with Restaurateur Javier Alvarez Arrieta at La Cata del Milan

Tapas restaurants are popping up all across the United States, and what better place than Spain to learn how to make one of the classics--Gambas al Ajillo. We visit with Restaurateur Javier Alvarez Arrieta at his quaint La Cata del Milan in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain and learn how to whip up these tasty pan-seared garlic shrimp.


Tip: Spanish garlic is richer and more golden in color than American garlic
Tip: Cayena is a hot Spanish chili pepper, similar to cayenne or bird pepper
Tip: Albariño is light, high-acid Spanish white wine and pairs well with seafood
Trick: Start with a hot sauté pan and Spanish olive oil
Trick: Easy appetizer -- shrimp cook quickly, in just 2-3 minutes
Technique: Lightly sauté garlic and shrimp in smoking hot pan
Technique: Finish with a touch of brandy for authentic Gambas al Ajillo
Technique: Serve shrimp along with pan juices for optimal color and flavor

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[ChaosButterfly8]

I need to try that Spanish garlic. Looks good. 

[simonwest960]

...golden garlic?...spanish? Ahora me entero.

[maset8]

@migsy80 - our cooking is very similar, no doubt, but to say gambas al ajillo is portuguese is like saying rissotto is spanish or spanokopita is Italian. I am sure that the French, Italians, Greeks, Maltese and Mexicans all have very similar recipes, nobody 'owns' them..anyway, vecino, I love Portuguese cooking too so 'peace' and viva iberia !!

[tyratx]

jajaja y no solo de zapatero el de uribe tambien jajajaja

[zodiefdyuf]

tiene el ingles de zapatero !!

[manuel4140]

I always add parsley at the end, some pepper and white wine.. I think those 3 ingredients give a better flavour. ..........AND ......... I want her!! she's hot!!

[technobase773]

fotze

[chyrd]

@migsy80 replace the brandy with white wine and you have Italian scampi... point being... there isn't one culture that owns shrimp and garlic

[migsy80]

what a joke...prawns with garlic is portuguese. I wish portugal had people better qualified at marketing. most of the things people believe are spanish are not

[ilikethewok]

Fantastic!! Thx.