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Camarones A La Diabla

Cultural Context

Camarones a la Diabla, originating from Mexico, is a spicy shrimp dish that reflects the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. Traditionally served with tortillas and lime, it embodies the vibrant culinary heritage of coastal regions. Today, this dish is enjoyed in various forms across the globe, often adapted to suit local tastes while retaining its fiery essence.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Un paquete de camarones meatme 26/30
Un paquete de tocino en cubos meatme
Dos chiles guajillo
Dos chiles pasilla
Un cuarto de cebolla
El jugo de dos naranjas
Una taza de agua
Sal del Himalaya
Aceite vegetal
Una taza de arroz Morelos
Dos tazas de agua o caldo de pollo
Suficiente sal

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor without the heat.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: white fish

Chicken breast is lower in cholesterol, while white fish is often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt offers a healthier alternative with similar creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

1

Prepare the shrimp by cleaning and deveining them if necessary.

2

In a pan, heat some vegetable oil and cook the bacon cubes until crispy.

3

Add the chopped onion, guajillo chiles, and pasilla chiles to the pan, sautéing until fragrant.

4

Pour in the orange juice and water, then add the shrimp and season with Himalayan salt. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

5

For the rice, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a separate pot, combine the rice, water or chicken broth, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

panpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Devil's Shrimp
Local Name: Camarones a la diabla

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