Shrimp mojo de ajo
Shrimp mojo de ajo is a Mexican dish where shrimp is cooked in a garlic-infused butter sauce. The name "mojo de ajo" translates to "garlic sauce" in English. The dish is known for its rich, savory flavors with a generous amount of garlic, butter, and sometimes a hint of chili flakes or other seasonings. It's a delicious and popular seafood dish that is often served with rice or crusty bread to soak up all the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through.
- Add the lime juice and chopped parsley to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve the shrimp mojo de ajo hot over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)Protein: 17g (34%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 146mg (49%)Sodium: 678mg (29%)Potassium: 217mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 468IU (9%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 113mg (11%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
