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Close-up of Camarones a la diabla in a rich red chile-tomato sauce in a cast-iron skillet, topped with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.”

Camarones a la diabla

Spicy Camarones a la diabla in a smoky, red chile sauce that’s bright, flavorful, and restaurant-quality in just 30 minutes. Perfect with rice, tortillas, or as tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Toast Chiles 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Large shrimp - Peeled and deveined
  • To taste Salt - For seasoning shrimp
  • To taste Black pepper - For seasoning shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice - For shrimp marinade
  • 3-4 Dried guajillo chiles - Toasted and soaked
  • 2-3 Dried arbol chiles -Toasted and soaked
  • 4 Roma tomatoes - Charred before blending
  • 1 White onion -Chopped
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic - Slightly charred
  • ½-3/4 cup Chicken or shrimp stock -Adjust for sauce consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste -Adds richness
  • 2 tablespoon Butter -Optional for richness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice -For finishing
  • 1 Sliced avocado -Optional garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro -For topping
  • 1 Extra lime wedges - For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet (For cooking shrimp and finishing sauce )
  • 1 Blender (For sauce blending)
  • 1 Small dry skillet (For toasting chiles)
  • 1 Tongs (For handling shrimp)
  • 1 Sharp Knife (For chopping garlic and onion )

Method
 

  1. Toast dried guajillo and arbol chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Char Roma tomatoes and garlic in the skillet. Drain chiles and blend with tomatoes, garlic, and onion until smooth. Add stock to reach desired consistency.
  3. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Sear in butter over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Pour blended sauce into skillet, add tomato paste, simmer 5-7 minutes to thicken.
  5. Return shrimp to sauce, toss to coat. Squeeze fresh lime over top, garnish with cilantro and avocado. Serve immediately with rice or tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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