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Camarones a la Diabla Recipe (Diablo Shrimp)
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Camarones a la Diabla Recipe (Diablo Shrimp)

This spicy Mexican style diablo shrimp recipe, "camarones a la diabla", is fiery shrimp simmered in a homemade chili sauce, so quick and easy to make!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: ancho, chile de arbol, guajillo, shrimp, spicy
Servings: 4
Calories: 191kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ancho peppers
  • 3 guajillo peppers
  • 4 chile de arbol peppers
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper chopped (optional, for additional heat - or use hotter, like a habanero pepper)
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, patted dry
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse the dried peppers (ancho, guajillo and chiles de arbol), then remove the stems and seeds. Set them into a large bowl and cover them with very hot water. Steep for 20 minutes to soften.
  • Drain then transfer the softened peppers to a food processor. Add the tomatoes, onion, serrano pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust for salt. Strain, if desired, for a smoother sauce. Thin with a bit of water, if desired.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan to medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear the shrimp for 30 seconds per side. Remove the shrimp and set it aside.
  • Add the diablo sauce and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  • Return the shrimp to the pan and toss. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm the shrimp and cook it through. Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2049IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg