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Easy 1 hr 55 min~250 kcal 8/10
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Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp cooked quickly in garlic butter, olive oil, chile, lemon, and parsley until tender and glossy.
Easy⏱️ 25 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇪🇸 Spanish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 10 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Under 30 min
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Timeline
Total 25 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the shrimp
- 700 gr Raw shrimp
For the sauce
- 6 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 1 adet Dried hot pepper
For the finishing touch
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.3 demet Parsley
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) White rice pilaf
- 4 dilim Toast
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Instructions
- 1
Peel and devein the raw shrimp, then dry with paper towels.
- 2
Thinly slice the garlic, chop the parsley, and break up the dried hot pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil and butter in a wide pan, then bloom the garlic and hot pepper for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 4
Spread the shrimp in a single layer in the pan and cook the first side for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Turn the shrimp, add salt and black pepper, and cook for 2 more minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the lemon juice and parsley, stir for 30 seconds, and remove the pan from the heat.
30 sec00:30 - 7
Serve the garlic shrimp hot with white rice and toast.
💡 Tip: If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in the refrigerator and dry them well; wet shrimp waters down the garlic oil and steams instead of browning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve camarones al ajillo hot with their garlic oil, white rice, lemon, and crisp bread if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
34
g protein
28
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 36%Carbs 30%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Milk
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Camarones al Ajillo make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Camarones al Ajillo take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 25 minutes in total.Is Camarones al Ajillo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Camarones al Ajillo have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 28g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Camarones al Ajillo contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Camarones al Ajillo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Spanish cuisine.How many ingredients does Camarones al Ajillo need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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