Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant heart of Mexico with our tantalizing selection of shrimp recipes, each infused with the bold flavors and aromas of this rich cuisine. From the zesty and succulent Garlic Shrimp with its sizzling garlic sauce to the creamy and indulgent Chipotle Shrimp enveloped in a luscious chipotle sauce, our recipes cater to every palate. Dive into the fiery depths of our Habanero Shrimp, where the heat of the habanero peppers dances on your tongue, or savor the sweet and tangy notes of our Pineapple Shrimp, where fresh pineapple and zesty lime juice create a harmonious balance of flavors. For a taste of tradition, try our Classic Ceviche, where succulent shrimp is marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, cilantro, and red onions, resulting in a refreshing and tangy delight. And if you crave a rich and flavorful broth, our Shrimp Soup will warm your soul with its aromatic broth infused with the goodness of shrimp, vegetables, and a hint of spice.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO (MEXICAN-STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP)
This Mexican-style garlic shrimp is simmered with butter, olive oil, and lots of garlic and onion. I added smoked paprika to the mix for an added smoky flavor, fresh lime juice to balance the garlic with a tangy twist, and fresh parsley for brightness.
Provided by Yvette Marquez
Categories Dinner
Time 28m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine paprika and salt.
- Season the shrimp with spice mixture.
- Add the Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt to a frying pan over medium heat until it begins to melt.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are completely cooked through.
- Add the lime juice and parsley.
- Enjoy with white rice, angel hair pasta, or tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 316 mg, Sodium 1567 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN-STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP
Steps:
- Start by seasoning the de-shelled and cleaned shrimp with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Add the butter olive oil to a frying pan over medium-low heat until butter begins to melt.
- Add the garlic and onion and let saute together for about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 5-8 minutes or until they are completely cooked through.
- Add the lime juice and parsley.
- Enjoy immediately with tortillas, rice or salted crackers.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving of 2 Shrimp, Calories 129 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 404 mg
SPANISH GARLIC SHRIMP (GAMBAS AL AJILLO)
Every Spanish restaurant serves this dish of shrimp cloaked in garlic-infused olive oil with smoky hints of paprika and a touch of sweetness from sherry. Make sure you have all your ingredients together before you head to the stove since, start to finish, this cooks in mere minutes. It's great for a tapas party, since you can prep everything ahead of time. Just spoon the shrimp and sauce over toasted bread and sprinkle more cayenne and parsley on top to enjoy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice garlic thinly. Season shrimp with kosher salt and paprika. Mix to coat.
- Heat garlic and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Toss and turn shrimp with tongs until starting to curl but still undercooked, about 2 minutes. Pour in sherry. Cook, stirring continuously, until sauce comes up to a boil and shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley with a spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 344.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO (MEXICAN SHRIMP IN GARLIC MOJO SAUCE)
Giant shrimp and baby octopus are cooked in garlic mojo sauce with a touch of pasilla chiles. A delicious recipe that is very easy to make. Serve with white rice, avocado, and a very cold beer.
Provided by Chef Gaby Cervello
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 660.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 124.9 mg, Fat 53.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 281.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BAJA GARLIC SHRIMP
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 4 minutes until almost fully cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate and tent it with foil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in the wine and bring to boil, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in the lime juice and parsley. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with sauce and Continue to cook until the shrimp are fully cooked, about 1 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and serve alone or with white rice, if desired.
SHRIMP AND CHORIZO IN GARLIC SAUCE
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium straight-sided pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat and saute the chorizo and onions, breaking the chorizo up with a wooden spoon while cooking until it resembles ground beef. Add the adobo, paprika and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook until the fat is rendered and the onions are tender and cooked into the chorizo, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining oil and the garlic and lower the heat to medium-low. Let the flavors infuse over the low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the shrimp to the garlic oil, raise the heat slightly, and stir and turn to cook the shrimp evenly, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve as an appetizer on toothpicks with crusty, chewy bread.
SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE
Categories Garlic Herb Shellfish Low Carb Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal Cinco de Mayo Shrimp Healthy Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil first 4 ingredients until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, approximately 25 minutes. Strain. Set aside.
- Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and half of garlic and sauté until shrimp are almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet. Add remaining garlic and wine to skillet and boil until reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes. Stir in clam juice mixture and boil until reduced to thin sauce consistency, about 4 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet and return to boil. Season with pepper and serve immediately.
MEXICAN SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE
Just enough for 2, although easily doubled for 4. This dish is REALLY hot if you leave the seeds in the peppers...I LOVE IT!!! But if you feel shy, you don't have to have the jalapenos, I won't tell. Makes a good party appetizer too. Just dare some of your buddies to eat it when it's hot. :)
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Roast the tomatoes, onion, and jalapenos, until nicely browned on all sides, turned frequently.
- Note: you may get a lot of smoke from this so you might want to open a window.
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a metal bowl and cover with plastic wrap; allow to sweat and cool.
- When cool, peel the skins and discard.
- Remove any scorched areas from the onion by rubbing with paper towels.
- For a milder dish, seed the jalapenos, or otherwise, keep the fire dept.
- phone number handy.
- Puree the tomato, onion, jalapenos, 2 tbsp.
- cilantro, and oregano until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet.
- Add the sliced garlic and cook over medium heat until lightly golden, stirring frequently.
- Do not let garlic burn.
- Add the puree and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the shrimp.
- Simmer on medium-low heat until the shrimp are pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings, and remove from heat.
- Spoon shrimp and sauce into a serving dish; top with chopped cilantro, and squeeze lime juice over all.
- Serve.
- And keep the phone number handy if you left those seeds in.
- LOL.
SHRIMP IN MEXICAN GARLIC SAUCE
Follow the instructions to the letter to avoid burning the garlic and spoiling the taste. The flavorful garlic oil that remains should be stored in the refrigerator and used for sauting shrimp or any other meat or fowl.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the garlic in medium-hot oil (about 300 degrees F) until light brown. Watch carefully so as not to burn. After about 6 to 8 minutes, quickly whisk in the butter and remove immediately from the fire. When all the butter has been added, the bits will become crisp.
- Remove them with a slotted spoon and reserve the oil and butter for saut?ing the shrimp.
- In a large skillet, heat about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved oil and then saut? the shrimp for about 5 minutes. Turn over very briefly and then remove. Add more oil as necessary to saute all the shrimp. Salt to taste. Garnish with garlic bits and parsley. Serve with Mexican Rice.
- Try brushing garlic oil over French bread, then sprinkling it with parsley and toasting it.
- Serve this with the shrimp and accompany the dish with a lettuce and tomato salad.
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp. If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil adds a rich, fruity flavor to the sauce. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that is made from olives that have been harvested early in the season.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the shrimp will steam instead of sear. Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary.
- Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque: Overcooked shrimp are tough and chewy. Cook them until they are just opaque and pink in the center.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to experiment with different vegetables in this recipe. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and mushrooms.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the shrimp are still hot and juicy.
Conclusion:
This Mexican shrimp in garlic sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The shrimp are seared until they are just opaque and then tossed in a creamy garlic sauce. Serve this dish with rice or tortillas and enjoy!
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