The Original Camarones a la Diabla

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Camarones, spice, and rice are the stars of the show in this Mexican-inspired dish. Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with orange wedges, Cotija cheese, and/or chopped fresh cilantro.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

The Original Camarones a la Diabla

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

¾ cup sliced white onion

3 cloves garlic

minced

6 dried guajillo chiles - stems removed

seeded

and cut into large pieces

2 dried ancho chile peppers - stems removed

seeded

and cut into large pieces

2 large tomatoes

cut into chunks

1 ½ cups water

½ cup orange juice

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

2 pounds raw shrimp (31-35 count)

peeled and deveined

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

¾ cup sliced white onion

2 cloves garlic

minced

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender about 5 minutes. Add dried chiles; cook stirring constantly until fragrant 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until slightly softened about 3 minutes. Stir in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until peppers are softened about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Blend chile mixture orange juice and bouillon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a sieve set over a bowl; discard solids.

Step 3

Sprinkle shrimp with salt and black pepper. Rinse and dry the skillet. Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook stirring until tender about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; cook just until browned on both sides about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.

Step 4

Add sauce to the skillet; simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer until cooked through about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

The Original Camarones a la Diabla

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 166.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.2g 40%

Carbohydrates: 9.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 5.3g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 176.7mg 59%

Vitamin A Iu: 1630.8IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.6mg 58%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 18.5mg 31%

Folate: 24.2mcg 6%

Calcium: 57.7mg 6%

Iron: 3.5mg 20%

Magnesium: 46.6mg 17%

Potassium: 466.4mg 13%

Sodium: 502.2mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 48

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.