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!
Servings: 8
Calories: 84kcal
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg