Bold Mexican Shrimp Dish (Printable Version)
Large shrimp coated in smoky chile sauce, packed with bold, fresh flavors and perfect for quick meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
01 -
450 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Dried Chilies
02 -
4 guajillo dried chilies, stems and seeds removed
03 -
2 chile de árbol dried chilies, stems and seeds removed
→ Vegetables
04 -
2 medium roma tomatoes, fresh and diced
05 -
2 garlic cloves, peeled
06 -
40 milliliters onion, finely diced
→ Oils and Seasonings
07 -
30 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
08 -
Salt, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Immerse guajillo and chile de árbol chilies in hot water until fully softened, about 15 minutes.
02 -
Combine softened chilies, roma tomatoes, garlic, and diced onion in a blender. Blend until smooth and vibrant.
03 -
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp until they turn pink and are cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes.
04 -
Pour the chile sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until well incorporated and heated through, about 5 minutes.
05 -
Adjust salt to taste before removing from heat. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Control spice levels by reducing chile de árbol quantity or adding an extra tomato to mellow heat.
02 -
Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of water to maintain sauce consistency and shrimp tenderness.