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Puerto Rican Garlic Shrimp AKA Camarones al Ajillo (Detailed Version)

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Puerto Rican Garlic Shrimp

Cultural Context

Puerto Rican Garlic Shrimp, or Camarones al Ajillo, is a beloved dish that showcases the island's rich culinary heritage and the influence of Spanish cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed as a tapa or main course, it highlights the vibrant flavors of garlic and seafood, often served with rice or crusty bread. Today, this dish is celebrated not only in Puerto Rico but also in Latin American restaurants worldwide, where it captures the essence of tropical flavors and coastal dining.

Puerto RicanPRmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb raw shrimp
4 cloves garlic
1 lime
1 orange
1/4 cup parsley
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon adobo

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and maintains flavor.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol.

1

Clean and devein the shrimp, pat dry with paper towels.

2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

4

Add shrimp to the skillet and season with adobo.

5

Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

6

Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.

7

Add lemon juice and orange juice, stirring to combine.

8

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdeglazing

Equipment Needed

large skilletcutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishdairy

Also Known As

Camarones al Ajillo

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