Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)

Name: Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion; 1-2 Jalapeno peppers; 6 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 pound Shrimp; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; Juice from 1 small lime + 1 teaspoon lime zest; For Serving. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
8
Calories
84 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Mexican

Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)

Winston Rice

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Mexican garlic shrimp, “camarones al mojo de ajo”, is a popular dish of succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, seasoned with lime, so easy to make!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion sliced
1-2 Jalapeno peppers sliced – use serranos for spicier – peppers are not traditional, but I love the addition
6 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons butter or more as desired
1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (I keep the tails on for ease of eating)
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons dry white wine
Juice from 1 small lime + 1 teaspoon lime zest
For Serving. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Add the butter and melt.
Season the shrimp with paprika, cumin, and salt and pepper. Add to the pan with the white wine and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
Stir in lime juice and lime zest
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and red pepper flakes. Serve!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 362IU (7%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	84kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	0.5g	1%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	11mg	4%
Sodium	36mg	2%
Potassium	57mg	1%
Fiber	0.5g	2%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	362IU	7%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	13mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	2%