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Camarones al Ajillo Recipe (Garlic Shrimp)
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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)
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.
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2. Serve
- Garnish with the limes and serve with with tostones.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.