The Original Camarones a la Diabla

The Original Camarones a la Diabla

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.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
166 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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.
The Original Camarones a la Diabla

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • ¾ cup sliced white onion
  • 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 pounds raw shrimp (31-35 count), peeled and deveined

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