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Camarones a la Diabla

Camarones a la Diabla: Fiery Shrimp for Quick Weeknight Delight

Camarones a la Diabla is a quick, flavorful dish featuring shrimp in a smoky, spicy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Water Use about 1.5-2 cups
  • 4 medium Roma Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes are key for a flavorful, rich base
  • 4 pieces Dried Guajillo Chiles Essential for authentic flavor; don't skip this!
  • 2 pieces Dried Chile de Arbol Adds heat; adjust the amount to your spice preference
  • 1 can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Optional, for extra smokiness and heat
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp (31/35 count) Peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Lime or Lemon Juice Brightens and balances the robust flavors
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness; olive oil can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for sautéing
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For Garnishing
  • to taste Chopped Cilantro or Parsley For garnishing
  • 1 Lime or Lemon Wedges Perfect for squeezing
  • to taste Sour Cream Optional cooling element
For Serving
  • 2 cups Rice Warm
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Blender
  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a saucepan, combine about 1.5-2 cups of water with chopped Roma tomatoes and dried guajillo and chile de arbol. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until softened.
  2. While the sauce base simmers, season the peeled shrimp with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. After simmering, blend the sauce mixture until smooth, adding reserved water for thinner consistency.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then sauté shrimp for about 1 minute per side until pink.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour the blended sauce into the skillet and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet, cook for 2 minutes until fully coated.
  8. Serve garnished with cilantro or parsley and lime wedges over rice or with tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensures a spicy and flavorful experience that can be adjusted for spice sensitivity.

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