Best 9 Mexican Shrimp In Garlic Sauce Recipes

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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)



Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican-Style Garlic Shrimp) image

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

1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds large shrimp (defrosted, peeled, and deveined)
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
1 small red onion (sliced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lime (juiced)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (flat-leaf or Italian)

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



Mexican-Style Garlic Shrimp image

Provided by Charbel Barker

Categories     Appetizer

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb shrimp (without shells and cleaned)
5 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 onion (cut into slices)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tbsp parsley (chopped)
2 limes (just the juice)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground paprika (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)

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)



Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) image

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

4 cloves garlic
1 pound frozen large shrimp (21-25 count) - thawed, peeled, and deveined
kosher salt to taste
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

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)



Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Mojo Sauce) image

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

½ cup olive oil, divided
½ cup butter, divided
1 head garlic, cloves peeled
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds cleaned baby squid, bodies sliced crosswise into 1/2 rings, large tentacles halved
12 large jumbo prawns, cleaned
2 dried pasilla chile, seeded and sliced

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



Baja Garlic Shrimp image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup minced onion
8 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Serving suggestion: cooked white rice

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



Shrimp and Chorizo in Garlic Sauce image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spicy Mexican chorizo, casing removed
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or Vidalia onion
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head garlic, peeled and finely chopped
Salt
1 1/2 pounds peeled deveined shrimp (16/20 count)
Crusty, chewy bread, for sopping

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



Shrimp in Garlic Sauce image

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

1 1/2 cups clam juice
1 onion slice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dry white wine

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



Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Sauce image

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

2 medium tomatoes
1/2 small onion, quartered
1 -2 fresh jalapeno
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2/3 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 lime wedges
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt
fresh ground pepper

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



Shrimp in Mexican Garlic Sauce image

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

12 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp, peeled, de-veined

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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