Today I am going to share one of the simplest and quickest Shrimp recipes with you guys. I wonder how one can ignore these tasty shrimps known as Camarones al Ajillo. Eating shrimp may also help in solving various health problems.
When I went to the Maldives a few years ago, I tried Camarones al Ajillo for the first time and I fell in love with this recipe.
This recipe of Camarones al Ajillo reminds me of my hometown. It is a complete dinner recipe that you can make for any occasion. I am always up for any variety of shrimp recipes! That’s why today, I am sharing with you all a new shrimp recipe.
So, let’s start and make this Camarones al Ajillo recipe without wasting any of your time. Here is the list of all ingredients that are required to make this recipe at your home.
Ingredients for Camarones al Ajillo
| Ingredients | Amount |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Butter | 1/4 Cup |
| Green bell pepper (sliced) | 1/2 |
| Large onion (sliced) | 1 |
| Garlic cloves | 10 |
| Fresh large shrimp | 1 pound |
| Tomato sauce | 1/2 Cup |
| Dried parsley | 1 tbsp |
| Red pepper flakes (crushed) | 1/4 tsp |
| Salt and black pepper | 1 pinch |
These are the ingredients that are required for this Camarones al Ajillo recipe. If you don’t have these ingredients available at home, then you can buy it from the nearest super market.
Now, let’s see how much time it takes to make this Camarones al Ajillo at home.
How much time it will take?
| Prep time | Cook time | Total time | Servings |
| 15 minutes | 20 minutes | 35 minutes | 4 |
Now comes the main part that is the procedure of this recipe. I know you all are waiting for this part. So, let’s get started.
Camarones al Ajillo Recipe
- Take a pan, heat the oil and butter in it over medium flame.
- Mix in the bell pepper and onion; saute it until the onion has softened, near about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, and cook it for about 1 minute.
- After that, add the shrimp and cook it for about 2 minutes from both sides.
- Mix parsley, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes, and cook it for about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle it with salt and pepper for taste. Finally, your Camarones al Ajillo Recipe is ready to serve. I hope you all like this.
Nutritional Facts of Camarones al Ajillo
If you are a health-conscious person and want a detailed Nutritional breakdown of Camarones al Ajillo, then here you go.
| Calories | 257.2 |
| Protein | 20.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.6 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Cholesterol | 203.1 mg |
| Calcium | 71 mg |
| Iron | 3.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 43.5 mg |
| Potassium | 393.6 mg |
| Sodium | 445.3 mg |
How to make Camarones al Ajillo at Home | Video
If you want to know more details about this recipe of Camarones al Ajillo. So, I have added a video that you can watch to clear all your doubts regarding the Camarones al Ajillo recipe.
I hope you all liked this recipe. Now, try this recipe at your home and share your experience with us in the comments below. Till then, stay tuned for more recipes like these.