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    Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

    Camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp) recipe.

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    Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) is a simple dish that reminds me of trips to faraway coastal towns, restaurants overlooking the beach and lazy afternoons.

    Camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp).
    Camarones al ajillo.

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. About our recipe for Garlic Shrimp
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    Why we ❤️ it

    Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) is a dish that reminds me of trips to faraway coastal towns, restaurants overlooking the beach and lazy afternoons.

    It reminds me of inexpensive but surprisingly satisfying meals. Of little restaurants by the water. Of cold beers and cool breezes blowing across my sand-covered bare feet.

    Some of the good things in life need not be complicated. Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) is one of those things.

    Garlic.
    Camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp).

    Garlic shrimp (camarones al ajillo).

    About our recipe for Garlic Shrimp

    Few ingredients but strong flavors combine in this dish reminiscent of the Spanish "gambas al ajillo", but a criollo version. Unlike its Spanish cousin, which is usually served as a 'tapa' or a starter, Dominican camarones al ajillo is a main dish, served with rice or tostones. It's also nowhere near as oily. And like the Spanish dish, now served with pomp and circumstance in highfalutin restaurants the world over, this humble colonial cousin is best enjoyed close to the source.

    It's amazing that this dish always brings back such good memories. Romantic ones even. And I say amazing because, much like the garlic mellows out after the long cooking, there is not going to be much kissing after this dish.

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

    Recipe

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    Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
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    Camarones al Ajillo Recipe (Garlic Shrimp)

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Camarones al Ajillo Recipe (Garlic Shrimp): a simple dish that reminds me of trips to faraway coastal towns, restaurants overlooking the beach and lazy afternoons.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Dominican, Latino
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 298 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons mashed garlic
    • 2 diced green bell peppers
    • 2 pound shrimp (large, uncooked and peeled), [0.9 kg]
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt, (or more, to taste)
    • 2 limes cut into wedges, (for garnishing)

    Instructions
     

    • In a heavy saucepan heat the oil over very low heat. Cook and stir the garlic until it releases its aroma (about 2 mins). Stir in the bell peppers and cook and stir for another minute. Add the shrimps, and a cook and stir until they become pink throughout.
    • Season with salt to taste.
    • Garnish with the limes and serve with with tostones.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 381mgSodium: 1565mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1253IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 4mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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    By Tia Clara - Published Dec 28, 2010, revised Nov 26, 2022

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