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How to Cook Pan Fried Shrimp (Gambas Ala Plancha)

A very simple and quick cooking shrimp that you can cook anytime. These pan fried shrimp are sauteed with garlic and gin in olive oil.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time2 hours 6 minutes
Course: Seafood Recipes
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: pan fried shrimp
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/4 kilo fresh shrimp about 1 and 1/2 inch size Washed and antennae removed and drained
  • 2 Tbsp. gin or vodka
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

How to Cook Pan Fried Shrimp:

  • Soak shrimp in gin with salt for about 2 hours then drain.
  • In a thick frying pan and over low fire, saute garlic in olive oil until light golden brown.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove garlic and set aside.
  • Increase heat to high and when oil begins to smoke, stir in shrimp until they are deep orange.
  • Return garlic to pan, toss for 1 minute, then serve hot.