Camarones Al Ajillo
Sautéed to perfection with olive oil, garlic, and a touch of spice, this Camarones al Ajillo recipe (also known as Garlic Shrimp) is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick, savory meal at home. Whether served with crusty bread or over rice, camarones al ajillo is a savory, delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Servings: 4
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt & pepper to taste
- ¾ teaspoon paprika divided
- 5-6 cloves of garlic grated or minced
- ½ white onion minced well
- ⅓ cup white wine
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- fresh parsley for garnish
- lime wedges to serve
- patacones to serve
- rice to serve
Instructions
- Season the raw shrimp with salt, pepper and ¼ teaspoon paprika.
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat with butter and olive oil. Once melted, add the shrimp in a single layer into the skillet. Allow to cook for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 2 minutes. Shrimp cooks quickly, so don't let it cook for too long!
- Remove the cooked shrimp and set aside. In the same skillet, add the onions to sauté. After 2-3 minutes, add the garlic.
- Once fragrant, add the white wine. Allow it to simmer and cook down a little bit, for about 3-4 minutes. Then, add in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Allow the sauce to simmer now. Taste the sauce and adjust if you need more salt or pepper. The sauce will start to thicken as it simmers. Once the sauce is your desired consistency, add the shrimp back in. I like it to be slightly thick but just enough to coat the shrimp.
- Finally, sprinkle with a little fresh parsley, serve over rice with patacones and enjoy!
Notes
While fresh raw shrimp is best, you can use pre-cooked shrimp if you have that on hand. Add them at the very end just to warm through to avoid overcooking.