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Shrimp Diablo

Shrimp diablo sauteed with red pepper flakes, jalapenos, garlic, onions, green bell peppers and simmered in a rustic tomato sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , Mexican-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup tequila or dry white wine
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. Combine 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, 1 cup diced yellow onion, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until the onions are tender and the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add the shrimp mixture to the pan in one layer. Turn the heat up to medium. Cook for 2 minutes without moving the shrimp.
  5. Flip the shrimp over and cook for 1 minute just until they are cooked through. Transfer them to a clean bowl.
  6. Add ½ cup diced green bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Add ¼ cup tequila or dry white wine, ½ cup vegetable stock, 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, allowing it to reduce until slightly thicken, and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  8. Turn the heat down to low and add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp is warmed through. Garnish with 1 teaspoon chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1345mg (56%) Potassium 443mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 575IU (12%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1345mg 56%
Potassium 443mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 575IU 12%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.