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Camarones a la Diabla
Camarones a la Diabla are juicy large shrimp cooked in a flavorful and spicy red chile sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 171 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds raw large or jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined and tail-on
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 to 8 guajillo California, or New Mexico, red chile pods, rinsed, stems, seeds, and veins removed
- 1 to 3 chiles de arbol peppers optional for added spice
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 roma tomatoes quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp.
- Sprinkle the shrimp evenly with salt and set aside.
- Add both kinds of chiles to a pot and add enough water so they are just covered. Bring water to a boil. Lower the heat and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until softened.
- Drain cooked pods and discard water.
- Puree softened chiles with ½ cup fresh water, garlic, and tomato, in a blender until smooth and set aside.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil to the pan.
- Add shrimp to the pan, and cook for 1 minute per side. Once the shrimp turns pink, it is cooked so be careful not to overcook.
- Add the chile sauce slowly. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 4 to 5 minutes.
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Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
- Freeze the diabla sauce separately for up to 6 months.
- Serve over cilantro lime rice.
- Enjoy with warm corn tortillas.
- Add sliced avocado for a cooling contrast.
- Use as a filling for shrimp tacos.
- Remove tails and make Sheet Pan Spicy Shrimp Nachos!
Nutrition Information
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1273mg
(53%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1121IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1273mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1121IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.