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Camarones a la Diabla Recipe (Diablo Shrimp)
This Mexican style diablo shrimp recipe, "camarones a la diabla", is a dish of spicy shrimp simmered in homemade chili sauce, a perfect appetizer or meal. It's quick and easy to make!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 191 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 ancho peppers
- 3 guajillo peppers
- 4 chile de arbol peppers
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 Serrano pepper chopped (optional, for additional heat - or use hotter, like a habanero pepper)
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, patted dry
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the dried peppers (ancho, guajillo and chiles de arbol), then remove the stems and seeds. Set them into a large bowl and cover them with very hot water. Steep for 20 minutes to soften.
- Drain then transfer the softened peppers to a food processor. Add the tomatoes, onion, serrano pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust for salt. Strain, if desired, for a smoother sauce. Thin with a bit of water, if desired.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan to medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear the shrimp for 30 seconds per side. Remove the shrimp and set it aside.
- Add the diablo sauce and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm the shrimp and cook it through. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
892mg
(37%)
Potassium
396mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2049IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 892mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2049IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.