Coastal Mexico's Golden Treasure: Sizzling Mojo de Ajo Shrimp
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Golden shrimp swimming in a glorious garlic-chile butter bath.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare Your Ingredients By Patting The Shrimp Dry
First, prepare your ingredients by patting the shrimp dry and seasoning them with salt and pepper.
Heat
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
Add The Sliced Onion And Chile De Árbol
Add the sliced onion and chile de árbol, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
Add The Copious Amounts Of Sliced Garlic
Next, add the copious amounts of sliced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant and turns a light golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
Heat Up To Medium-High
Turn the heat up to medium-high, add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque.
Remove The Skillet From The Heat
In the final minute of cooking, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, ensuring the shrimp is fully coated in the garlic butter sauce.
Spooning Any Extra Mojo De Ajo Sauce
Serve immediately, spooning any extra mojo de ajo sauce from the pan over the top.
This Dish Is Excellent With Warm Corn Tortillas
This dish is excellent with warm corn tortillas, white rice, or a simple salad.
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