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mexican style garlic shrimp - camarones al mojo de ajo in pan
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4.32 from 48 votes

Mexican-Style Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: shrimp
Servings: 10 Servings of 2 Shrimp
Calories: 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Serving: 1Serving of 2 Shrimp | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 66mg | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 7.9mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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