Camarones a la Diabla (Deviled Shrimp)
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Camarones a la Diabla (Deviled Shrimp)
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Camarones a la Diabla, Diablo Shrimp or Deviled Shrimp are some of the names given to this spicy and flavorful Mexican shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a fiery and flavorful tomato-chile sauce
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Ingredients
- 3 roma tomatoes
- 6 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 3-4 dried chile de arbol, stemmed and seeded
- water (about 1 1/2 -2 cups)
- 1-2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, plus about a tablespoon of the adobo sauce (optional)
- 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on (large, 31/35)
- Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (sub with olive oil if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (brown, yellow or white)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Optional
- Chopped cilantro or parsley (garnish)
- Lime or lemon wedges for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
- rice and corn tortillas for serving
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Instructions
- Place the tomatoes and dried chiles in a saucepan, add enough water to cover the chiles and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the chiles have softened. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, season the shrimp with the lime or lemon juice, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Transfer the tomatoes, chiles, about 1 cup of the cooking water and the chipotle pepper (if using) to a blender. Blend until smooth. If the sauce seems too thick, add additional cooking water. Taste. You can add a fresh tomato if the sauce is too spicy for your taste.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter with a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for about a minute per side or until the shrimp starts to change color but it’s not fully cooked (it will look a bit translucent and not fully pink). Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet and when hot, add the onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes or until the onions become translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until aromatic.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and lime or lemon wedges (optional).
- Serve as an appetizer or over steamed rice or Mexican rice and sliced avocado, if desired.
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Notes
- (31/35 count) or extra large (26/30 count).
- For a less spicy dish, only use 1 Chile de arbol and omit the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. If the sauce is still too spicy for your taste, add an additional tomato(s) to tame the heat level.
- When handling dried chiles, it’s best to wear gloves.
- You can use raw, large shrimp (31/35 count) or extra large (26/30 count).
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp thawed out.
- The sauce by itself, without the shrimp can be made 3-4 days in advance. Keep the sauce stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
222mg
(74%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Potassium
435mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2271IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2271IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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