Shrimp With Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo) Recipe

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Shrimp With Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo)
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
405
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. First, prepare the Mojo de Ajo:.
  2. 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.
  3. Place the garlic in small saucepan, measure in the oil and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and set over medium low heat.
  4. Stir occasionally as the mixture comes BARELY to a simmer (just the hint of movement on the surface of the oil).
  5. Adjust the heat to the very lowest possible setting and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is a soft, pale golden -about thirty minutes.
  6. Add the lime and simmer about five minutes, until the juice has evaporated or been absorbed.
  7. Stir in the chiles, then taste and add additional salt if necessary.
  8. Keep the pan over the lowest heat so the garlic will be warm when the shrimp are ready.
  9. Put the lime wedges into a serving bowl and set them out.
  10. Now, prepare the Shrimp:.
  11. 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.
  12. 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).
  13. Add half the cilantro (if you're using it)and scoop the shrimp onto a warm, deep serving platter.
  14. Repeat with another one and a half tablespoons of the oil and the rest of the shrimp and cilantro.
  15. Now, finish the dish:.
  16. 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.
  17. Serve with the lime wedges to, as Mr. Bayless says, add sparkle.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 405.45 Kcal (1698 kJ)
Calories from fat 369.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.01g 63%
Cholesterol 4.95mg 2%
Sodium 177.51mg 7%
Potassium 108.03mg 2%
Total Carbs 11.22g 4%
Sugars 0.84g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 8%
Protein 2.14g 4%
Vitamin C 15mg 25%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 46.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 389.64 Kcal (1631 kJ)
Calories from fat 354.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.41g 63%
Cholesterol 4.76mg 2%
Sodium 170.59mg 7%
Potassium 103.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.78g 4%
Sugars 0.81g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 8%
Protein 2.06g 4%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 25%
Iron 1.3mg 8%
Calcium 45.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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