Puerto Rican Camarones Al Ajillo Recipe | Garlic Smothered Shrimp | Mari's Cooking

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a more affordable protein option.

Welcome to the channel and introduce the recipe for Puerto Rican Camarones al Ajillo.

Show the shrimp, ensuring it is one pound of large raw shrimp that is tail off, peeled, and deveined.

Display the ingredients: 4-5 smashed garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of Sofrito, 1 small chopped white onion, 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper, 5 tablespoons of salted butter, olive oil, 1/2 cup of orange juice, juice of half a lime.

Thaw the shrimp and dry it with paper towels, checking each shrimp to ensure it is deveined.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of Loris casero all-purpose seasoning to the shrimp and mix well to ensure it is dry for searing.

Heat a deep pan over high heat (between 6 and 7 on an electric stove) and check if it's ready by splashing water; if it evaporates immediately, it's ready.

Add enough extra virgin olive oil to coat the pan, then add the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Cook the shrimp for about 4-5 minutes, flipping them after 3 minutes to ensure they are seared on both sides.

Remove the shrimp from the pan once cooked and set aside, noting that the sear improves with each batch.

Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 5 tablespoons of butter to the pan, allowing the butter to melt.

Add the chopped white onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant, working quickly due to the high heat.

Add the chopped green bell pepper and continue to sauté, seasoning with more seasoning if desired.

Once the peppers and onions are tender, add the garlic, stirring quickly to avoid burning.

Add 1 tablespoon of Sofrito (optional) and mix well.

Pour in 1/2 cup of orange juice and the juice of half a lime, adjusting flavors as needed with more butter if it becomes too acidic.

Return the shrimp to the pan, mixing to combine with the sauce, and set the heat to low or turn off the stove to avoid overcooking the shrimp.

Finish with a pinch of black pepper (optional) and serve with white rice, tostones, or a side salad.

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