Gambas Al Ajillo With Crab Roe Paste Taba Ng Talangka Recipes

GAMBAS AL AJILLO WITH CRAB ROE PASTE (TABA NG TALANGKA)

Steps:

• Combine Shrimp, Lemon and salt. Set Aside.
• In a wok, add the olive oil, garlic and chili flakes. Set your heat to simmering or very low heat.
• Let the garlic and chili infuse into the oil for 20 minutes. It's important to keep the heat really low or the garlic will burn.
• After 20 minutes, turn up the heat to medium high and add the marinated shirmp and crab roe paste.
• Cook 2 - 3 minutes or until the shrimp's color turn pink.

GAMBAS AL AJILLO

Steps:

• Begin by sweating the onion in the oil.
• When onion is soft, add the shrimp and garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes (just until shrimp are cooked).
• Remove the shrimp and add the rest of the ingredients (except parsley). Cook/reduce for about 2 minutes (until smooth and glistening).
• Stir in shrimp and toss to coat.
• Garnish with parsley and lime wedges.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

Steps:

• Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes.
• Heat the grill to medium.
• Whisk together 1/4 cup of the oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme, ancho chili powder and chopped garlic in a small bowl. Skewer the shrimp and brush with marinade.
• Place the remaining 1/2 cup of the oil in a small saucepan, add the sliced garlic and cook until the sliced garlic is lightly golden brown. Remove the garlic slices with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve the oil.
• Increase the heat of the grill to high.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, season with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown on each side, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skewers, transfer to a platter and drizzle with some of the reserved garlic oil and the garlic chips. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme and garnish with oregano leaves.