Camarones al Ajillo

5 from 1 vote

Camarones al Ajillo is a tasty Mexican dish that comes together in a snap. Juicy, plump, and succulent shrimp swimming in a savory chile sauce. So easy. So tasty.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 236kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

2 tbspn butter
4 dried chile guajillo sliced
1 dried chile de arbol optional
1 lb shrimp cleaned and deveined
3 garlic cloves
3 limes juiced
1 cup white wine
1 tspn salt

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt the butter.
Add the garlic.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Be careful not to burn.
Add the chile guajillo and chile de arbol (if using).
Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the shrimp, lime juice, white wine, and salt.
Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and fully cooked.

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Notes

HOW TO ADJUST THE HEAT:

For some spice, just add one chile de arbol.
For very spicy, add two to three chile de arbol.
For not spicy but flavorful, omit using the chile de arbol.

You can also use chicken or vegetable stock instead of the white wine.

For a completely lactose-free recipe, use olive oil instead of butter.

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