Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)
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Chili Pepper Madness · by Mike Hultquist5.0 (16)

Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING15M COOK
CAL 7%·PRO 26%
CARBS 5G15% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC3G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 7G46% OF CAL
1G SAT6G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in garlicky butter with lime and warm spices like cumin and paprika. Rich and aromatic, ready in 15 minutes as a main or appetizer course.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers (sliced – use serranos for spicier – peppers are not traditional, but I love the addition)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (or more as desired)
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined (I keep the tails on for ease of eating))
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ 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
PREP
5M
SODIUM
196MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.