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Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.