HOW TO MAKE CAMARONES AL AJILLO | GARLIC-SHRIMP

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 viewers and introduce the dish as garlic shrimp, also known as camarones.

List the ingredients needed for the recipe.

Remove the shell from the shrimp, leaving the tail on.

Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and paprika; mix well and set aside.

Mince or chop the garlic.

Preheat a skillet and add cooking oil to heat up.

Add chiles de arbol to the hot oil for flavor; toast until aromatic and then remove them.

Add butter to the oil in the skillet to prevent burning.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet; cook for about 4-5 minutes, flipping them to cook evenly.

Add the toasted chiles de arbol and chopped parsley back into the skillet; mix well.

Taste the shrimp for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

Once cooked, transfer the shrimp to a plate and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.

Suggest serving with white rice, vegetables, beans, or a side salad.

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