Although garlic is seldom use in prodigious amounts in Mexican cooking, this garlic shrimp recipe
provides a perfect balance of flavor. This recipe can be any type of Mexican rice.
Garlic Shrimp or Camarones al Mojo de Ajo - Easy Mexican Recipe For Mexican Main Course
- 36 medium shrimps (pranws) in shells
- 15 cloves garlic (3 whole & 12 minced fine)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp white vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp lime juice
We hope you enjoy our Mexican Rice with Garlic Shrimp or Camarones al Mojo de Ajo free seafood and other mexican food recipes.
How to make Garlic Shrimp or Camarones al Mojo de Ajo:
- Split shrimp down in the middles without seperating them completely using the underside
- Remove any dark veins
- In a blender, puree whole galric cloves, salt & pepper and vinegar
- Marinate shrimps in mixture for 30 mins
- Heat oil and butter in pan
- Add minced garlic and saute till brown (3 mins)
- Add shrimps with shell side up
- Lower heat, cover and cook for 2 to 3 mins or till shrimps turn opaque
- Sprinkle with lime juice and remove from heat
See all our Free Mexican Main Course Recipes
Back to Mexican Recipes
Recipes on Asian Cuisine