By Raquel Partida
CAMARONES AL AJILLO
9 steps
Prep:5hCook:25min
MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: CAMARONES AL AJILLO 🇲🇽 this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and requires minimal ingredients! It’s low calorie and low carb but so flavorful. You can pair with white rice or side of choice. Note: This can be used a meal prep. It will stay fresh in the fridge for 2 nights and freezer for 2 weeks.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:12:14 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
64
Moderate
Glycemic Load
56
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories551.6 kcal (28%)
Total Fat11.9 g (17%)
Carbs87.6 g (34%)
Sugars3.6 g (4%)
Protein21 g (42%)
Sodium595 mg (30%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Mince 8-10 garlic cloves (depending on size & preference) and slice about 1/2 of a red onion.
Step 2
2. Cut guajillo chiles and chiles de árbol. Optional: remove seeds.
Step 3
3. Pat shrimp dry and season to taste.
Step 4
4. In a hot pan, melt 2 tbsp of light margarine. Cook garlic for 1 minute at medium heat.
Step 5
5. Add chiles and cook for 4 minutes or until fragrant. Stir frequently so the chiles don’t burn. Keep at medium heat.
Step 6
6. Add in red onions and cook for 3 minutes. Mix well.
Step 7
7. Add 2 more tbsp of light margarine and bring the burner to high heat before adding the shrimp.
Step 8
8. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink.
Step 9
9. This makes 4 servings. 1 serving is ~5.25 ounces. Add side(s) of choice: 1/2 c white rice.
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