Shrimp al Ajillo

Shrimp al ajillo, also known as gambas al ajillo, is a popular Spanish dish that features shrimp (gambas) cooked with garlic (ajillo) and often other seasonings. The dish typically involves sautéing or pan-frying shrimp in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, olive oil, and typically, red pepper flakes and sometimes white wine or sherry for added depth of flavor. The result is a savory, aromatic, and slightly spicy shrimp dish that is commonly served with crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful garlic-infused oil. Shrimp al ajillo is a simple yet delicious tapas or appetizer in Spanish cuisine, and it's enjoyed for its combination of fresh seafood and bold garlic and chili flavors.

Pairs With: Private: Tunia Sottofondo Frizzante 2020 750ml

"Sottofondo" comes from a unique combination of early and late harvest Trebbiano grapes. A first round of grapes are harvested in early August and directly pressed before spontaneously fermenting in stainless steel tanks. At the end of September, the second round of grapes are harvested and spend 1 month macerating on the skins in separate vessels. The still wines are combined during bottling in February, where a bit of Vin Santo (a sweet wine made from dried grapes) is added to induce a...

Pairs With: Shrimp al Ajillo

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