Camarones a la Diabla Recipe (Diablo Shrimp)
Camarones a la Diabla, or Diablo Shrimp, is a fiery Mexican dish that brings the heat and flavor straight to your table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a vibrant chili sauce made from a mix of dried peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this dish will impress your guests with its bold flavors and delightful spice. In just 25 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to satisfy any seafood lover. Pair it with warm tortillas, fluffy rice, or fresh avocado slices for an unforgettable dining experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ancho peppers
- 3 guajillo peppers
- 4 chile de arbol peppers
- 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Vegetable oil
- Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse and seed the dried peppers, then steep them in hot water for 20 minutes until softened.
- Blend the softened peppers with tomatoes, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and salt until smooth.
- Sear seasoned shrimp in vegetable oil over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds on each side until just cooked.
- Simmer the pepper sauce in the same pan for 10 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Combine shrimp with the sauce, simmering for an additional minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg