World Flavors Cookbook

Camarones al Ajillo

Mexican garlic shrimp sautéed with guajillo chile, lime, and butter — the classic coastal seafood dish served with rice and tortillas.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 600g large shrimp, cleaned
• 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 3 guajillo chilies, soaked, seeded, and blended
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes
• Fresh parsley or cilantro
• Salt and white pepper

Instructions

1. Heat butter and oil together.
2. Add sliced garlic. Cook until golden and fragrant.
3. Add guajillo puree. Cook 2 minutes.
4. Add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
6. Add lime juice.
7. Garnish with herbs. Serve with rice and tortillas.