Mexican Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)

Mexican Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo)

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Mexican garlic shrimp, “camarones al mojo de ajo”, is a popular dish of succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, seasoned with lime, so easy to make!

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Cooking tools:

  • Microplane
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Paring knife
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Citrus press
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers (sliced – use serranos for spicier – peppers are not traditional, but I love the addition)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (or more as desired)
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined (I keep the tails on for ease of eating))
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • Juice from 1 small lime + 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • For Serving. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, red pepper flakes

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