Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

servings

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo is a delicious Mexican dish of succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Bursting with savory goodness, it's a perfect choice for any occasion.

prep 10

cook 8

total 18

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Ingredients

▢ 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
▢ 4 large garlic cloves
▢ 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1 Tablespoon lime juice
▢ 2 teaspoon cilantro (chopped)
▢ ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Place peeled garlic cloves, black peppercorns, and sea salt in a molcajete or mortar. Pestle to make a smooth paste.
Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl and add the garlic paste. Turn the shrimp to coat on all sides with the garlic paste.
Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
Turn the heat to high and add the shrimp. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until they curl around and turn pink.
Pour the lime juice and cook for one more minute, shaking the pan to distribute the flavors.
Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Clean the shrimp thoroughly by removing shells and veins before cooking; this enhances appearance and taste.
When cooking shrimp, use a mix of butter and olive oil for richness and flavor.
Cook until pink and slightly curled, about 2-3 minutes per side, to avoid toughness.

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