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    Home » Recipes » Seafood » Camarones a la Diabla [VIDEO]

    Camarones a la Diabla [VIDEO]

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted February 18, 2021 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Camarones a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Shrimp) is packed with flavor. Plump shrimp in a delicious and spicy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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    Camarones a la Diabla served next to white rice and lime wedges.

    Camarones a la Diabla served next to white rice and lime wedges.

    Camarones a la Diabla features a spicy, TASTY red sauce that’ll make you want to clean you plate clean!

    What is Diabla sauce?


    Diabla sauce is made with rehydrated guajillo and chile de arbol chiles. Then blend the chiles with garlic, onion, and other ingredients to create the sauce.

    It is so incredibly delicious and ready in minutes.

    How to Rehydrate Dried Chiles


    A collage showing how to rehydrate dried chiles.

    • Place the dried chiles in a stock pot.
    • Cover with water
    • Bring to a boil.
    • Let sit for 5 minutes, or until pliable.

    Here, we are using a combination of guajillo chiles and chile de arbol chiles.

    Dried chiles can be dusty and are a great place for bugs to hide. Discard the water that was used in the rehydration process.

    Best to use fresh water in the next step.

    How to Make the Diabla Sauce


    A collage showing how to make the Diabla Sauce.

    • Add all the sauce ingredients to the blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Strain the sauce and set aside until ready to use.

    This sauce packs a punch, but it’s devilishly delicious.

    How to Adjust the Heat


    If the sauce is too spicy, add another tomato.

    Many people will use 2 tbsp ketchup to tame the heat. Ketchup will also thicken the sauce.

    Other Names for Camarones a la Diabla:

    • Mexican Shrimp Diablo
    • Mexican Deviled Shrimp
    • Camaron a la Diabla
    • Camarones ala Diabla
    • Camaron ala Diabla

    A collage showing how to cook the shrimp in a skillet.

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
    • Add the onion and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.

    How to Properly Thaw Shrimp:
    Overnight in the fridge is the best way to thaw shrimp. Fresh shrimp can last up to 2 days in the fridge.

    Pro Tip:


    Buy shrimp that is already deveined. It’ll make cooking this dish easier.

    Tomato chile sauce being added to a skillet with cooked shrimp.

    • Add the tomato chile sauce to the skillet.

    Another Pro Tip:


    Make the sauce ahead of time. It will last in the freezer in an airtight, sealable bag for up to 6 months.

    Or, place in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Shrimp cooking in a skillet with the diabla sauce.

    • Cook until the shrimp turn pink.

    Be very careful not to overcook the shrimp, or they will become rubbery. To make this recipe, I used LARGE shrimp.

    Jumbo size shrimp will require more time to cook.

    Shrimp cooking in a red chile sauce in a skillet.

    To reheat:


    • On the stove, place in a skillet for 5 minutes on medium heat, or until hot.
    • In the microwave is not recommended because the shrimp will become rubbery.

    More Mexican Shrimp Recipes:


    Camarones Rancheros
    Camarones en Crema Chipotle
    Coctel de Camarones
    Caldo de Camarón

    Camarones a la Diabla, or Mexican Deviled Shrimp, is spicy food at its best. This Mexican recipe promises to give a good kick to your dinner. Often served with white rice, lime, and a tall glass of water to tame the heat. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Camarones a la Diabla, or Mexican Deviled Shrimp, is devilishly good! Big, succulent shrimp in a spicy and flavorful sauce. Yum!

    Serve with Mexican white rice and enjoy.

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    Camarones a la Diabla served next to white rice and lime wedges.

    Camarones a la Diabla, or Mexican Deviled Shrimp

    Camarones a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Shrimp) is packed with flavor. Plump shrimp in a delicious and spicy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
    4.98 from 34 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb large shrimp
    • 4 guajillo chiles
    • 3 chile de arbol
    • 2 cups water
    • 3 tomatoes halved
    • 1/2 chipotle pepper
    • ½ onion diced (divided)
    • 1 garlic clove finely diced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tbsp Salt
    • 1/2 tspn Pepper

    Instructions

    • Seed and devein the guajillo chiles and chile de arbol.
    • In a stock pot, add the chiles.
    • Add enough water to cover the chiles, about 2 cups.
    • Bring to a boil. Turn heat off and let the chiles sit in the hot water for 5 minutes or until the chiles are soft.
    • Discard water.
    • To the blender, add reconstituted chiles, tomatoes, chipotle pepper, ¼ onion, garlic, and salt.
    • Blend until smooth, strain the sauce, and set aside.
    • Peel the shrimp.
    • Add salt and pepper to the shrimp.
    • In a large pan, heat olive oil.
    • Add the remaining onion. Stirring constantly for 1 minute.
    • Add the shrimp. Stir constantly and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will be rubbery.
    • Make sure the heat is on low and add the tomato chile sauce.
    • Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
    • Taste for salt.
    • Serve with white rice and lime wedge.
    • Enjoy.

    Video

    Notes

    If you are wanting to make this dish less spicy, only use 1 chile de arbol. 
    To add some sweetness to the sauce, add an extra tomato or 1 tablespoon ketchup. 
    Do not rinse the dried chiles. 
    Be careful when handling chiles. Use gloves, if you are not used to cooking with chiles. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 2641mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1795IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Filed Under: Seafood

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jessica may

      July 20, 2019 at 8:46 am

      Oh my , my husband would love this so much! All the beautiful flavors together, must try!

      Reply
      • Angelica

        April 8, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        5 stars
        I went on the internet to make sopa de conchas for lunch yesterday and seen a video pop up showing how to make camarones a la diabla but i didn’t have the dried chiles so i keep looking at more recipes and found the mojo de ajo and made that for dinner last night my 5 year old and hubby LOVED them so today we got the dried chiles so ill be making this today. ((so excited to try))

        Reply
        • Maggie Unzueta

          April 9, 2020 at 9:54 am

          You’re making allll my favorites. I could eat Camarones al Mojo de Ajo EVERY DAY. Lucky family!

    2. Yeah Lifestyle

      July 20, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love shrimp and spicy food but not tried Camarones ala Diabla yet. Would love to try making this for myself.

      Reply
    3. Suzanne

      July 22, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      Oh my this looks absolutely scrumptious! I definitely need to try this.

      Reply
    4. Katie

      July 22, 2019 at 11:32 pm

      This sounds like a yummy meal idea. I enjoy shrimp but I don’t like my food to be very spicy. Thanks for sharing your tips for using fresh shrimp.

      Reply
    5. HEATHER

      February 9, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      This was SO good! I did take your tip and added a little extra ketchup to make it not as spicy, but I’m a wimp haha. Loved the flavor!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 24, 2021 at 1:24 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this Heather!

        Reply
    6. Dana

      February 10, 2021 at 5:25 am

      5 stars
      I love spicy food and I have been looking for new recipes to use my chile de árbol and this is perfect!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 18, 2021 at 1:18 pm

        Then this is the perfect recipe! Hope you try it

        Reply
    7. Marta

      February 10, 2021 at 7:52 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a different pasta recipe, but when I found this in my google search I thought it would taste great over linguini. I was so right. Perfectly spiced, not too overwhelming, and full of flavor.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 18, 2021 at 1:17 pm

        Glad you enjoyed this Marta! Love this recipe too

        Reply
    8. Candice

      February 10, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      That chile de arbol! So much flavor, and such an easy recipe. Thank you so much for sharing! Exactly what I was looking for 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 15, 2021 at 11:55 am

        So glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    9. Beth

      February 11, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      There are few things better than making sauces at home, and this one looks delish. Thanks for the tips on how to work with the dried chiles and how to adjust the heat level of the sauce.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 15, 2021 at 11:43 am

        Hope you try it! It’s really yummy

        Reply
    10. kerri

      February 11, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Flavorful and under 30 minutes? This is perfection! Also love that this is a meal that we can make together!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 18, 2021 at 1:16 pm

        Right? So easy and delicious

        Reply
    11. Kate

      February 13, 2021 at 2:11 am

      The spicy flavor was amazing! I paired this up with pasta and it was out of this world. I am going to make this again!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        March 10, 2021 at 8:55 am

        Happy to see you liked it!

        Reply
    12. Jacqueline Debono

      February 13, 2021 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      I love spicy food and I love seafood so this recipe is calling my name. I’ve never used rehydrated chilis before. I’m looking forward to trying them!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 15, 2021 at 11:43 am

        Hope you try this recipe. It’s delicious!

        Reply
    13. Natalie

      February 14, 2021 at 5:30 am

      5 stars
      What a lovely recipe. So easy to make and yet so delicious. I will save this on my menu for next week to give it a try. Can’t wait.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 15, 2021 at 11:41 am

        So glad you enjoyed this Natalie!

        Reply
    14. Kushigalu

      February 14, 2021 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      We love Mexican flavors plus shrimp is all time favorite. Cant wait to try this delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 15, 2021 at 11:38 am

        This recipe It’s amazing. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    15. Moop Brown

      February 14, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      This dish looks super yummy- I really appreciate the inclusion of the video as well. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        February 15, 2021 at 11:36 am

        Thank you very much! Hope you try it!

        Reply
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