Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Mojo Sauce)

In this authentic, easy Mexican recipe giant shrimp and baby octopus are cooked in garlic mojo sauce that is flavored with pasilla chiles.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 660 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 head garlic, cloves peeled
• 12 large jumbo prawns, cleaned
• 2 dried pasilla chile, seeded and sliced
• 0.5 cup butter, divided
• 0.5 cup olive oil, divided
• 2 pounds cleaned baby squid, bodies sliced crosswise into 1/2 rings, large tenta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1/4 olive oil, 1/4 cup of butter, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until marinade is smooth.

Step 2

Place squid and prawns into a bowl, pour in marinade, and stir until well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chile until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add squid and shrimp; cook and stir until evenly browned, 10 to 15 minutes per side.