Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Name: Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 800 grams shrimp, medium; 4 cloves garlic; 3 guajillo chiles; 3 tablespoons butter, or oil if you prefer; 1 lime; fresh parsley, chopped (optional); salt and pepper

Karla Orihuela

This is one of my favorite dishes. The combination of fried garlic and guajillo chili is sensational, it's a true delicacy. You will love it!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 23-01-2017

Preparation

30 mins

Low

Peel the shrimp, remove the shell, head, legs, etc. Butterfly them from the top and bottom, and remove the vein. Rinse them under running water. Slice the garlic into semi-thick pieces, I recommend 4 cloves if you love the flavor, and if you prefer a milder taste, you should remove the center or heart. Using scissors, cut the tails off the chiles, remove the seeds, and slice them into strips. Add enough oil or butter to a skillet over low heat, and sauté the garlic until golden but not black to avoid bitterness in the dish. Add the chili and shrimp. Cook for a short time so the shrimp don’t become "rubbery," they should only change color and they'll be ready. Before removing from heat, squeeze a lemon and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, serve with chopped parsley.