15 Minute Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp Recipe)

Cooked stovetop in a single skillet, Camarones Al Ajillo is a classic Spanish garlic shrimp recipe made with succulent shrimp (fresh or frozen) and a simple garlic sauce that consists of 5 simple ingredients: olive oil, lots of fresh garlic, dry cooking wine, salt and pepper, and chopped fresh parsley. It’s easy and quick to make and a fast, flavorful shrimp dinner. Serve the shrimp over white rice and fried plantains.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT5M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

4.59 stars (17 reviews)

Keywords

camarones al ajillo, garlic shrimp, shrimp, shrimp in garlic sauce, shrimp recipes

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Salt + pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
8-10 cloves garlic (mashed into a paste)
1/4 cup dry cooking wine ((vino seco))
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley (plus more for garnish, if desired)

Cuisine

Latin

Steps

Wash the shrimp. If they are not peeled or deveined, be sure to take care of that before starting the dish. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a deep skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic paste and cook for 1 minute. Add dry white wine and cook for another minute. Careful not to burn the garlic!
Reduce to low heat. Add shrimp and cook for about 1 minute on each side. Add parsley and remaining olive oil. Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute.
The shrimp should be pink and curled. That's how you know it is cooked! Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 139 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Sugar: 0.2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g

Reviews

Carlos Castro Barrera on 2023-05-01 (5 stars):
Well, what can I tell you? Easy Pissy and flavored, delicious, my wife was amazed and loved it.
Clare Barroso on 2022-08-28 (5 stars):
I made this for dinner on Friday night which is a special night for family to shake off the previous week. So everyone was complimenting how good it smelled as I was cooking and when we ate it got great reviews. My whole family loved it. I am sure it will be served on many nights
Miguel Campos on 2020-06-17 (5 stars):
We tried this today, we loved it. Thank you!