Camarones al Ajillo Recipe (Garlic Shrimp)

Name: Camarones al Ajillo Recipe (Garlic Shrimp)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons mashed garlic; 2 diced green bell peppers; 2 pound shrimp (large, uncooked and peeled); 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 limes cut into wedges

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
298 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
South American, Dominican

Camarones al Ajillo Recipe (Garlic Shrimp)

Oriana Walker

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Camarones al Ajillo Recipe (Garlic Shrimp): a simple dish that reminds me of trips to faraway coastal towns, restaurants overlooking the beach and lazy afternoons.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons mashed garlic
2 diced green bell peppers
2 pound shrimp (large, uncooked and peeled) [0.9 kg]
1 teaspoon sea salt (or more, to taste)
2 limes cut into wedges (for garnishing)

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Instructions

1. Cook

In a heavy saucepan heat the oil over very low heat. Cook and stir the garlic until it releases its aroma (about 2 mins). Stir in the bell peppers and cook and stir for another minute. Add the shrimps, and a cook and stir until they become pink throughout.Season with salt to taste.

2. Serve

Garnish with the limes and serve with with tostones.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 381mg (127%) Sodium 1565mg (65%) Potassium 238mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1253IU (25%) Vitamin C 64mg (71%) Calcium 234mg (23%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	298kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	381mg	127%
Sodium	1565mg	65%
Potassium	238mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	1253IU	25%
Vitamin C	64mg	71%
Calcium	234mg	23%
Iron	4mg	22%