Sizzling Gambus

Sizzling Gambus

Sizzling Gambus

Sizzling gambus has it’s roots from Spanish tapas bars. With Spain being a major culinary influence on the Philippines, this spicy, garlicky shrimp is the perfect appetizer or even a main course that will make many a belly happy. The shrimp is served on a hot cast iron skillet or plate topped with panko breadcrumbs, giving the shrimp a nice balance in textures.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: appetizer, Filipino, main course, seafood, Southeast Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • cast iron plate or skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 16/20 ct shrimp peeled and deveined; tail intact
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 head garlic peeled and minced
  • 4 Thai chilies finely chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the oil. Sauté the garlic and chilies for 2 minutes over medium high heat.
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  • Addin the bell peppers. Cook for 3 minutes.
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  • Add in the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes.
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  • Pour in the cooking wine and cook for 1 minute.
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  • Add in the tomato sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
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  • Transfer the shrimp to a hot cast iron skillet.
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Add the breadcrumbs to the saute pan that the shrimp cooked in. Toast for a minute and top them on the shrimp.
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Eat as an appetizer or as a main course with steamed rice.