Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
84 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)
Description
The Mexican Garlic Shrimp recipe uses peeled, deveined shrimp cooked in a mixture of olive oil and butter, starting with sautéed onion and jalapeno peppers to soften. The garlic is added shortly before the shrimp to maximize fragrance without burning. Shrimp is seasoned with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, then cooked with white wine which adds depth.
Once the shrimp turns pink and opaque, lime juice and zest brighten the dish, while fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and optional red pepper flakes add color and slight herbal heat. The cooking method keeps shrimp tender and flavorful by avoiding overcooking.
Served as an appetizer or main, this dish works well alongside rice or as part of a taco filling, highlighted by its garlicky, slightly spicy, and tangy flavors. The inclusion of jalapeno peppers adds controlled heat and freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion sliced, small
- 1-2 jalapeno pepper 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 to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons white wine dry
- lime juice and zest (1 small lime juice + 1 teaspoon zest
- parsley chopped fresh, 2 tbsp, or cilantro, plus red pepper flakes for serving
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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