Camarones a la Mexicana (Mexican Ranchero Shrimp)

Name: Camarones a la Mexicana (Mexican Ranchero Shrimp)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 3 tablespoons salted butter (or olive oil, divided); 1/2 cup diced white onion; 3 roma tomatoes (chopped); 1 serrano or jalapeño (diced); 1 lime (juiced); 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

This Camarones a la Mexicana recipe is a quick and flavorful Mexican shrimp dish made with large shrimp sautéed in butter with smoked paprika, garlic, tomatoes, onion, and chile. Everything cooks in one skillet and is ready in about 20 minutes. Serve with rice, warm tortillas, or crusty bread for an easy weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.

Updated at: Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:11:45 GMT