Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Garlic Shrimp)
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4.8
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Garlic Shrimp)
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Garlic Shrimp) cooked in garlic butter and seasoned with lime and herbs. An easy and quick dinner recipe!
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, zested
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it fully melts.
- Add the onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently until the garlic is fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the lime zest and lime juice. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Raise the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through, until the shrimp turns pink and is just cooked.
- Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
936mg
(39%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
744IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 936mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 744IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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