Sizzling Gambas Recipe

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Shrimp cooked in a spicy, garlicky sauce and served on a hot sizzling plate

Prep Time8

Cook Time15

Total Time23

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: gambas, shrimp recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons garlic minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup green chili sliced diagonally
1 cup red bell pepper chopped
1/4 cup cooking oil or olive oil
1 medium-sized onion quartered
2 tablespoons cooking rice wine
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine lemon juice and shrimp and marinade for 30 minutes.
1 lb shrimp, 1/4 cup lemon juice
Pour cooking oil in a wok of frying pan then apply heat.
1/4 cup cooking oil or olive oil
When the oil is hot enough, put-in the garlic and cook until the color turns light brown.
2 tablespoons garlic
Add the onions and red bell pepper then cook until the texture softens.
1 medium-sized onion, 1 cup red bell pepper
Put-in the shrimps and cook for 2 minutes.
1 lb shrimp
Add the cooking rice wine, salt, and pepper then cook for another minute.
2 tablespoons cooking rice wine, Salt and pepper to taste
Add the tomato sauce and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
1/4 cup tomato sauce
Put-in the hot sauce and simmer for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and set-aside.
2 tablespoons chili sauce
Heat a sizzling plate and transfer the shrimp along with the other ingredients.
Top with sliced green chilies and serve.
1/2 cup green chili
Share and enjoy!

Notes

Effect of Cooking Shrimp with the Shell On

Using shrimp with the shell still on can have a noticeable impact on both the cooking process and the final result. When cooked with the shell on, shrimp often retain more of their natural juices and flavors, which can make them more tender and flavorful. However, this method can make the shrimp harder to eat, as diners will need to peel them before enjoying the dish. Additionally, cooking shrimp with the shell on can make it more difficult to ensure that the marinade and sauces are evenly distributed. For dishes like Sizzling Gambas, where ease of eating is important, it is generally better to peel the shrimp beforehand to achieve a more enjoyable meal and more consistent flavor.

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