Description
A flavorful and easy Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo) that combines succulent shrimp with a garlicky, buttery sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (use serranos for spicier option)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter, or more for desired richness
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on for convenience)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- Juice from 1 small lime + 1 teaspoon lime zest
For Serving:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Cook aromatics: Add onion and peppers, cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare shrimp: Season shrimp with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add to the pan with white wine and cook for 6-7 minutes until pink.
- Finish: Stir in lime juice and zest. Garnish with parsley or cilantro and red pepper flakes. Serve!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 84 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
