Camarones Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Name: Camarones Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 large onion, sliced; 10 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 pound fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional); salt and ground black pepper to taste

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 3 views

Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in just 35 minutes. Made with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup butter, ½ green bell pepper, sliced, 1 large onion, sliced and 10 cloves garlic, pressed, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 21%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 445mg 19%

Total Carbohydrate 8.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%

Total Sugars 3.3g

Protein 20.1g 40%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.