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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Garlic Shrimp)

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Garlic Shrimp) cooked in garlic butter and seasoned with lime and herbs. An easy and quick dinner recipe!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it fully melts.
  2. Add the onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently until the garlic is fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
  4. Add the lime zest and lime juice. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.