How to Make Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of seafood and bold flavors, then Camarones al Ajillo, also known as Garlic Shrimp, is the perfect dish for you. This classic Spanish recipe is incredibly popular throughout Spain, the Caribbean, and Latin America, and it's easy to see why. With its simple yet delectable combination of shrimp, garlic, and a few other key ingredients, Camarones al Ajillo is a dish that never fails to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 10 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 pound fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, and red pepper flakes, and cook until tomato sauce is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 203mg
    • Sodium: 445mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 394mg