Mexican · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Camarones a la diabla
25 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
Camarones a la diabla is a classic spicy shrimp dish; this version keeps the sauce simple.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
- 4 to 6 dried chile de árbol
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 cups cooked rice
Let’s make it
- Soak the dried chiles in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend with the tomatoes, garlic, and 1/2 cup soaking liquid until smooth.
- Melt the butter in a skillet and cook the sauce for 5 minutes, then add the salt.
- Add the shrimp and cook just until pink and opaque and they reach 145 F / 63 C, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and serve over rice.
Make a milder portion by using fewer chile de árbol peppers.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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