Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Recipe

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Recipe

from muybuenoblog.com
Dinner
28 min
229 kcal / serving

This Mexican-style garlic shrimp is simmered with butter, olive oil, and lots of garlic and onion. I added smoked paprika to the mix for an added smoky flavor, fresh lime juice to balance the garlic with a tangy twist, and fresh parsley for brightness.

Ingredients

  • smoked paprika
    1 tbsp
  • salt
    2 tsp
  • large shrimp

    defrosted, peeled, and deveined

    2 lb
  • land o lakes® butter with olive oil & sea salt
    ½ c
  • red onion

    sliced

    1 small
  • garlic

    minced

    6 cloves
  • lime

    juiced

    1
  • chopped fresh parsley

    flat-leaf or italian

    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl combine paprika and salt.

  2. 2

    Season the shrimp with spice mixture.

  3. 3

    Add the Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt to a frying pan over medium heat until it begins to melt.

  4. 4

    Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the shrimp and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are completely cooked through.

  6. 6

    Add the lime juice and parsley.

  7. 7

    Enjoy with white rice, angel hair pasta, or tortillas.