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Camarones a la Diabla cooked a fiery, smoky pepper sauce are sure to rock your taste buds. Also called "deviled shrimps", they're loaded with big, bold flavors you'll love.
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Camarones a la Diabla

Camarones a la Diabla made with shrimps cooked in a fiery, smoky pepper sauce. Also called deviled shrimps, they're sure to rock your taste buds!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimps, shell on
  • 2 pieces chili guajillo, stems and seeds removed
  • 8 pieces chili arbol, stems removed
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Instructions

  • Remove and discard heads from shrimps. With a small knife, make an incision on the back of shrimp and with the tip of the knife, remove veins.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine guajillo peppers, arbol peppers, tomatoes, onion, whole garlic, and salt. 
  • Add enough water to cover. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes or until softened. 
  • In blender or food processor, process with about 1 cup of the liquid until well-blended and smooth.
  • In a wide pan over high heat, heat olive oil and butter. 
  • Add minced garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for about 20 to 30 seconds or until aromatic. 
  • Add the shrimps and cook, stirring regularly, until color begins to change to pink. 
  • Add sauce and bring to a boil. Continue to cook until the shrimps are cooked through and sauce is reduced. 
  • Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 268g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.7g | Protein: 23.2g | Fat: 9.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 12.1g | Sugar: 2.2g | Vitamin A: 3450IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg