Cuban Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo) Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds extra-large prawns (shrimps), shells and heads left on
- 1/2 cup puree Spanish olive oil or more to taste
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
- Pinch of dried oregano
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- Dash of Tabasco sauce, optional
How to cook Cuban Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo):
- In a large skillet over low heat, heat the oil until it is fragrant, then cook the garlic, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Raise the heat to medium, add the shrimps, and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, 5 minutes. (If you prefer extra oil, add it along with shrimps.)
- Add the lime juice, salt, oregano, and parsley, and stir well. Correct seasonings and add Tabasco.
- Transfer to a heated serving platter and serve immediately, accompanied by crunchy bread to saok up the garlic-flavored oil.
Notes:
The Cuban Garlic Shrimp recipe very easy to prepare and so good!
The Cuban name for this recipe is Camarones al Ajillo.
This recipe for Cuban Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo) serves/makes: 8
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: Caribbean