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Shrimp al Ajillo

Shrimp seared fast in garlic-chili oil with a squeeze of lime. Ten minutes, almost no salt needed.

15min
263kcal
32.4gprotein
Shrimp al Ajillo — Mexican recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 600 g Shrimp
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Guajillo chilies
  • 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Lime
  • ⅜ tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
  • 300 g Green beans (optional)

Method

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans until just tender, 4 minutes, then drain.
  2. Thinly slice the garlic and snip the dried chili into flecks, discarding the seeds.
  3. Warm the oil with the garlic and chili over medium heat until the garlic turns pale gold and fragrant.
  4. Raise the heat, add the shrimp, and toss until pink and just firm, about 3 minutes.
  5. Squeeze in the lime, fold through the beans, and scatter the cilantro.

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About Shrimp al Ajillo

Shrimp al Ajillo is a Mexican lunch or dinner that comes together in about 15 minutes and serves 4.

Shrimp al Ajillo: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shrimp al Ajillo?

A serving has about 263 calories — 32.4g protein, 9.3g carbs, 11.7g fat, 3.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 32.4g of protein, roughly 49% of its calories.

Is Shrimp al Ajillo gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Shrimp al Ajillo has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Shrimp al Ajillo take to make?

About 15 minutes start to finish, but only around 9 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Shrimp al Ajillo?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cilantro, green beans — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Shrimp al Ajillo make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.