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Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

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Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)西班牙蒜油虾

A 4-serving recipe with a 20-minute beginner workflow, exact seasoning and visible checkpoints.虾在蒜香橄榄油里烹熟,干辣椒与红椒粉添香,避免把蒜烧黑。

Time时间
20 min分钟
Serves份量
4
Level难度
Easy简单
Steps步骤
4
Ingredients食材
9

BEGINNER FIELD GUIDE新手做饭说明书

Before you turn on the heat先备齐,再开火

Tools used:用到厨具:用到廚具:Utensilios:사용 도구:
  • Wash hands & produce洗手、洗菜洗手、洗菜Lava manos y verduras손·채소 씻기
  • Keep raw meat apart生熟分开生熟分開Lo crudo, aparte날것은 따로
  • Measure first先量好先量好Mide antes먼저 계량
  • Check with a thermometer用温度计确认用溫度計確認Comprueba con termómetro온도계로 확인
  1. Peel and devein 1 lb / 450 g shrimp, pat very dry and sprinkle with ½ tsp fine salt. Thinly slice 8 garlic cloves. Use 1 dried red chili, broken in half (leave out for mild). Measure ½ cup olive oil and 1 tsp paprika. Chop 2 tbsp parsley. Juice ½ lemon. Slice 1 baguette.1磅(450克)虾去壳去虾线,彻底擦干,撒½小匙细盐。8瓣蒜切薄片。1个干红辣椒掰两半(怕辣不放)。量½杯橄榄油、1小匙红椒粉。切2大匙欧芹碎。挤½个柠檬汁。1根法棍切片。

Written for 4 servings · cooking more? Use batches按 4 人份写 · 加量请分批按 4 人份寫 · 加量請分批Para 4 porciones · si haces más, por tandas4인분 기준 · 늘리면 나눠 조리

Full safety & prep notes完整安全与备料说明完整安全與備料說明Notas completas de seguridad안전·준비 전체 안내

These instructions use the base recipe: 4 servings. Scaling ingredients does not scale pan size or cooking time. Use batches and verify the stated checkpoints.以下按原方4人份写。改变份量不会自动改变锅大小或烹饪时间;增加份量请分批,并核对每步判断点。

  • Wash hands with soap for 20 seconds. Rinse fresh produce under running water; dry leaves with a clean towel before cutting. Stabilize the board on a damp towel.用肥皂洗手20秒;蔬果用流动水洗净,叶菜用干净毛巾沥干;砧板下垫湿毛巾防滑。
  • Use measuring spoons: 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. Measure the ingredient list before starting. Water used below is additional tap drinking water.用量匙:1大匙15毫升,1小匙5毫升;开始前按食材表量好。下文用水另备可饮用水。
  • Keep raw meat/seafood and its utensils separate from ready-to-eat food. Do not wash raw poultry. Wash hands 20 seconds after contact; use a clean plate for cooked food and a food thermometer.生肉海鲜及器具与即食食物分开;不洗生禽肉;接触后洗手20秒,熟食用净盘,并用食品温度计。
  • Thaw frozen shrimp overnight in the refrigerator, or in a sealed bag in cold water for 15–30 minutes, changing the water every 15 minutes. Never thaw in warm water.冷冻虾放冰箱解冻一夜,或装密封袋泡冷水15–30分钟,每15分钟换水;不用温水解冻。

Ingredients食材

  • Shrimp虾1 lb磅
  • Garlic大蒜8 cloves瓣
  • Olive oil橄榄油0.5 cup杯
  • Paprika红椒粉1 tsp小勺
  • Dried red chili干红辣椒1
  • Parsley欧芹2 tbsp大勺
  • Lemon柠檬1
  • Baguette法棍1
  • Fine salt细盐0.5 tsp小勺

Method做法

  1. Warm the sliced garlic and chili in the oil in a 25-cm skillet.

    25厘米平底锅里倒油,下蒜片和辣椒,慢慢煸。

    Medium-low · 3 min中小火 · 3分钟

    The garlic smells fragrant and is pale gold at most.蒜出香味,最多浅金色。

    Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪,怎么补救

    Brown garlic tastes bitter: take the pan off heat, wipe it and restart with fresh garlic.蒜变褐会苦:离火擦锅,换新蒜重来。

  2. Turn the heat up, add the shrimp in a single layer, and cook about 1–2 minutes per side.

    火调大,虾单层铺进锅里,每面大约1–2分钟。

    Medium-high · 2–4 min中大火 · 2–4分钟

    The shrimp are pink and opaque all the way through and curled into a loose C.虾全部变粉、不透明,卷成松C形。

    Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪,怎么补救

    Cut the thickest one open; if any gray translucent center remains, cook 1 more minute. Tight O shape means overcooked.切开最粗的一只,中心仍灰透明就再煮1分钟;卷成O形是煮过头。

  3. Turn off the heat, then sprinkle on the paprika, lemon juice, and parsley.

    关火,撒上红椒粉,淋柠檬汁,撒欧芹。

    No heat · 1 min不开火 · 1分钟

    The oil turns orange-red and sizzles.油变橙红,滋滋作响。

    Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪,怎么补救

    Add lemon off the heat so it does not spatter.离火再加柠檬汁,防溅油。

  4. Set the pan on a trivet and serve with the baguette for dipping.

    锅放到隔热垫上,配法棍蘸油吃。

    No heat · 1 min不开火 · 1分钟

    Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪,怎么补救

    The pan handle is hot: cover it with a towel. Do not eat the chili.锅柄烫,用毛巾包住。辣椒别吃。

Know your ingredients认识食材

Ingredients explained食材讲解

  • Shrimp虾

    Quick lean protein. Buy frozen, shell-on for best texture; thaw in cold water, pat dry.快熟低脂蛋白。买带壳冷冻的口感更好;冷水解冻、擦干。

  • Garlic大蒜

    Crush and rest 10 min before heating to keep more allicin. Avoid sprouted cloves.拍碎静置10分钟再加热,保留更多大蒜素。发芽的别用。

  • Olive oil橄榄油

    Extra-virgin olive oil for finishing; neutral oils (avocado, canola) for high heat.特级初榨橄榄油淋面;高温用中性油(牛油果油、菜籽油)。

  • Paprika红椒粉

    Spanish smoked paprika (pimentón) gives bravas and chorizo dishes their smoky red; sweet paprika is milder.西班牙烟熏红椒粉让炸土豆和辣肠菜带烟熏红色;甜椒粉更温和。

  • Parsley欧芹

    Flat-leaf has more flavor than curly. Adds vitamin K and freshness.平叶比卷叶香。补维K、提清新。

  • Lemon柠檬

    Brightens any dish; acid balances richness. Heavy, thin-skinned lemons are juiciest.提亮整道菜,酸能解腻。选沉、皮薄的汁多。

  • Baguette法棍

    For bánh mì choose a light, airy baguette with a thin crackly crust; re-crisp 5 min in the oven.做越南法棍三明治要选轻盈、薄脆皮的法棍;烤箱回烤5分钟更脆。

Cookware厨具

  • Knife, stable board, measuring cups/spoons, mixing bowl, spoon and sieve刀、稳定砧板、量杯量匙、拌碗、勺和筛子
  • 25-cm skillet, trivet, tongs, bread knife25厘米锅、隔热垫、夹子、面包刀

Make it a balanced meal营养搭配建议

Spanish-style plate: share 2–3 tapas — one vegetable (gazpacho, spinach-chickpeas), one protein (shrimp, tortilla) and bread — Mediterranean balance with olive oil fats.西式小吃拼盘:2–3道分享——一道蔬菜(冷汤、菠菜鹰嘴豆)、一道蛋白(虾、蛋饼)加面包,橄榄油好脂肪的地中海式均衡。

Why it works: aim for half the plate vegetables, a quarter protein, a quarter whole grains or starch — then let one rich dish be the star.搭配思路:半盘蔬菜、四分之一蛋白、四分之一主食;一桌里只让一道浓郁的菜当主角。

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