Camarones a la Diabla
Yield: 4 servings
Camarones a la Diabla is a classic Mexican seafood dish that features fresh shrimp, dried chiles, and fresh ripe tomatoes. Quick & easy to make, this dish is packed with flavor - it's spicy, a little smokey, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 dried guajillo chiles stems removed and seeds shaken out
- 2 dried chiles de arbol stems removed and seeds shaken out
- 1½ cups diced ripe tomatoes stems removed
- ½ cup roughly chopped white onion
- 2 large cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound large/jumbo I use 20-25 count raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail on or off
- Fresh lime wedges chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapenos for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Then remove the pot from the heat and add the dried chiles. Set chiles aside to soften for 15 minutes.
- Remove chiles from the water and place them in a high-speed blender. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and paprika. Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth, thick sauce. If the mixture is too thick (like a paste rather than a sauce), add ¼ cup of water and continue to blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set it aside.
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Add shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer and sear for 3 minutes (let them sear on the first side, do not move them at all).
- Flip shrimp and add prepared tomato/chile sauce to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the shrimp are firm and opaque (no longer translucent) and the sauce is warmed through. Taste, and add a little more salt & pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lime, cilantro, and jalapenos. Enjoy all on its own as a light meal or appetizer. Or serve with rice and soft tortillas.
Notes
Storage: These shrimp are best enjoyed immediately after preparing, as reheated shrimp can have a tough or rubbery texture. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 254kcal Carbohydrates: 16g Protein: 28g Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 239mg Sodium: 1085mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 7g
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