Best 8 Shrimp With Garlic Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe to make a delicious and flavorful shrimp dish? If so, you'll love this classic Spanish dish, camarones al mojo de ajo. This simple dish is made with fresh shrimp, garlic, olive oil, and a few other spices. It's a great option for a weeknight meal or a party appetizer and can be served with rice, pasta, or vegetables. The shrimp is cooked in a garlicky sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. So if you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make seafood dish, give camarones al mojo de ajo a try.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO (MEXICAN SHRIMP IN GARLIC MOJO SAUCE)



Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Mojo Sauce) image

Giant shrimp and baby octopus are cooked in garlic mojo sauce with a touch of pasilla chiles. A delicious recipe that is very easy to make. Serve with white rice, avocado, and a very cold beer.

Provided by Chef Gaby Cervello

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup olive oil, divided
½ cup butter, divided
1 head garlic, cloves peeled
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds cleaned baby squid, bodies sliced crosswise into 1/2 rings, large tentacles halved
12 large jumbo prawns, cleaned
2 dried pasilla chile, seeded and sliced

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 olive oil, 1/4 cup of butter, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until marinade is smooth.
  • Place squid and prawns into a bowl, pour in marinade, and stir until well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chile until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add squid and shrimp; cook and stir until evenly browned, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 124.9 mg, Fat 53.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 281.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

QUICK-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SWEET TOASTY GARLIC (CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO)



Quick-Fried Shrimp with Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Serves 6 generously

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup peeled garlic cloves (about 2 large heads)
1 cup good-quality oil, preferably extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Juice of 1 lime
2 canned chipotle chiles en adobo, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 pounds (about 48) medium-large shrimp, peeled (leaving the last joint and tail intact if you wish)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Preparing the mojo de ajo: Either chop the garlic with a sharp knife into 1/8-inch bits or drop the cloves through the feed tube of a food processor with the motor running and process until the pieces are roughly 1/8 inch in size. You should have about 1/2 cup chopped garlic. Scoop into a small (1-quart) saucepan, measure in the oil (you need it all for even cooking) and 1/2 teaspoon salt and set over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally as the mixture comes barely to a simmer (there should be just a hint of movement on the surface of the oil). Adjust the heat to the very lowest possible setting to keep the mixture at that very gentle simmer (bubbles will rise in the pot like sparkling mineral water) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is a soft, pale golden (the color of light brown sugar), about 30 minutes. The slower the cooking, the sweeter the garlic.
  • Add the lime juice to the pan and simmer until most of the juice has evaporated or been absorbed into the garlic, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chiles, then taste the mojo de ajo and add a little more salt if you think it needs it. Keep the pan over low heat,so the garlic will be warm when the shrimp are ready. Scoop the lime wedges into a serving bowl and set on the table.
  • The shrimp: Devein the shrimp if you wish: One by one, lay the shrimp on your work surface, make a shallow incision down the back and pull or scrape out the dark (usually) intestinal tract.
  • Set a large (12-inch) heavy skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat and spoon in 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil (but not any garlic) from the mojo. Add half of the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle generously with salt and stir gently and continuously until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half the cilantro or parsley, if you're using it. Scoop the shrimp onto a deep serving platter. Repeat with another 1 1/2 tablespoons of garlicky oil and the remaining shrimp.
  • When all of the shrimp are cooked, use a slotted spoon to scoop out the warm bits of garlic and chiles from the mojo pan, and scatter them over the shrimp. (You may have as much as 1/3 cup of the oil left over, for which you'll be grateful--it's wonderful for sauteing practically anything.) If you're a garlic lover, you're about to have the treat of your life, served with the lime wedges to add sparkle.

CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO (MEXICAN-STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP)



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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.

Provided by Yvette Marquez

Categories     Dinner

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds large shrimp (defrosted, peeled, and deveined)
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
1 small red onion (sliced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lime (juiced)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (flat-leaf or Italian)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine paprika and salt.
  • Season the shrimp with spice mixture.
  • Add the Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt to a frying pan over medium heat until it begins to melt.
  • Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are completely cooked through.
  • Add the lime juice and parsley.
  • Enjoy with white rice, angel hair pasta, or tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 316 mg, Sodium 1567 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP WITH GARLIC (CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO)



Shrimp With Garlic (Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo) image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 10m

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
2 pounds medium or large shrimp, peeled, deveined and split in half
1/2 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
Salt to taste
French bread for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it just begins to turn golden. Add the shrimp, then immediately add lime, Tabasco and salt. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately with French bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 868 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC SHRIMP



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Garlicky sautéed shrimp and a last-minute sprinkle of Parmesan cheese completes any meal. Serve over pasta, a salad, or alongside crusty bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and golden (but not brown), about 30 seconds. Add shrimp; raise heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring often, until shrimp are opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter, and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE GARLIC SHRIMP



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If you like shrimp and LOVE garlic, I hope you give this fast and delicious recipe a try soon. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon caper brine
1 ½ teaspoons cold butter
⅓ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided
1 ½ tablespoons cold butter
water, as needed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Place shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
  • Season shrimp with salt; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, caper brine, 1 1/2 teaspoon cold butter, and half the parsley.
  • Cook until butter has melted, about 1 minute, then turn heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoon cold butter. Cook and stir until all butter has melted to form a thick sauce and shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl; continue to cook butter sauce, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time if too thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Serve shrimp topped with the pan sauce. Garnish with remaining flat-leaf parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 188.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 243.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SHRIMP WITH SWEET TOASTY GARLIC (CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO)



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From Rick Bayless, this is shrimp cooked in a bath of garlic, which has itself been slowly cooked to make it sweet and elegant. The recipe calls for 2 chipotle chiles. Some people may want more--a lot of people will probably want less--chipotles are HOT--so, if you're not sure, go easy and taste before you add all the chiles. This garlic "bath" is also wonderful with fish, and other seafood. It serves 6 generously as a main course, or more as an appetizer.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup garlic clove, peeled (about 2 large heads of garlic)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
1 lime, juice of
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and cut into thin strips (canned)
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave on tail end if you like, about 48 shrimp)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • First, prepare the Mojo de Ajo:.
  • Chop the garlic by hand or in the food processor until the garlic bits are about an 1/8" in size--about 1/2 cup of chopped garlic.
  • Place the garlic in small saucepan, measure in the oil and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and set over medium low heat.
  • Stir occasionally as the mixture comes BARELY to a simmer (just the hint of movement on the surface of the oil).
  • Adjust the heat to the very lowest possible setting and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is a soft, pale golden --about thirty minutes.
  • Add the lime and simmer about five minutes, until the juice has evaporated or been absorbed.
  • Stir in the chiles, then taste and add additional salt if necessary.
  • Keep the pan over the lowest heat so the garlic will be warm when the shrimp are ready.
  • Put the lime wedges into a serving bowl and set them out.
  • Now, prepare the Shrimp:.
  • Set a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and spoon about one and a half tablespoons of the oil (but not the garlic) from the mojo.
  • Add half the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with salt, and stir gently and continuously until the shrimp are just cooked through (3 to 4 minutes).
  • Add half the cilantro (if you're using it)and scoop the shrimp onto a warm, deep serving platter.
  • Repeat with another one and a half tablespoons of the oil and the rest of the shrimp and cilantro.
  • Now, finish the dish:.
  • When all the shrimp are cooked and placed in the serving platter, use a slotted spoon to scoop out the warm bits of garlic and chiles from the mojo pan and scatter them over the shrimp.
  • Serve with the lime wedges to, as Mr. Bayless says, add sparkle.
  • Note: The Mojo de Ajo will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks--the oil will become solid but will liquefy again at room temperature--warm it slowly before using.
  • Note 2: For the best texture, cook the shrimp immediately before serving, but, you can cook them an hour or so ahead, douse them with the garlic and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.7, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 862.2, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 21.9

CAMARONES AL AJILLO (GARLIC SHRIMP)



Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) image

Quick, easy and delicious shrimp that can be served over white rice or mofongo.

Provided by LatinaCook

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup butter
½ green bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
10 cloves garlic, pressed
1 pound fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined
½ cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, and red pepper flakes, and cook until tomato sauce is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 203.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 445.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, large shrimp.
  • If you don't have garlic powder, you can use 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.
  • If you don't have chili powder, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have cumin, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander.
  • If you don't have paprika, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground red pepper.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth.
  • If you don't have clam juice, you can use fish stock.
  • If you don't have parsley, you can use cilantro.
  • Serve with rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This shrimp with garlic recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, butter, white wine, and clam juice. The sauce is also great for dipping bread or vegetables. This dish is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

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