How to Make Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Mojo Sauce) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, also known as Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Mojo Sauce, is a delicious and flavorful dish that is popular in Mexican cuisine. This dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful and aromatic garlic mojo sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. The combination of fresh shrimp and the rich, garlicky sauce makes for a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup butter, divided
  • 1 head garlic, cloves peeled
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds cleaned baby squid, bodies sliced crosswise into 1/2 rings, large tentacles halved
  • 12 large jumbo prawns, cleaned
  • 2 dried pasilla chile, seeded and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine 1/4 olive oil, 1/4 cup of butter, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until marinade is smooth.
  • Place squid and prawns into a bowl, pour in marinade, and stir until well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chile until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add squid and shrimp; cook and stir until evenly browned, 10 to 15 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    660 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 125mg
    • Sodium: 282mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 210mg