Grilled Sizzling Gambas with Garlic and Chili
Juicy shrimp grilled with bold garlic and chili flavors, served sizzling hot for a perfect Filipino seafood appetizer. This filipino-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, thinly sliced garlic, small, thinly sliced red chili peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 8 cloves, thinly sliced garlic
- 2 small, thinly sliced red chili peppers
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl to season evenly.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and starts to foam.
- Step 3: Add 8 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced red chili peppers to the skillet, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 4: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and edges crisp slightly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately sizzling.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Grilled Sizzling Gambas with Garlic and Chili take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Grilled Sizzling Gambas with Garlic and Chili?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced garlic from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Sizzling Gambas with Garlic and Chili?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Grilled Sizzling Gambas with Garlic and Chili for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Grilled Sizzling Gambas with Garlic and Chili?
Filipino seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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