Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 21, 2011

YUMM YUMMM YUMMM The only thing I did differently is that instead of the tomato sauce I used 1/4 cup of red cooking wine and 2 tbsp tomato paste (italian style from a tube)

—Milly Suazo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 17, 2012

I did enjoy this recipe for the most part, less time I will likely use less tomato sauce.

—NghtSkyyStarz

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64 Ratings

Jul 23, 2011

This was excellent. I prepared the dish exactly as written and served it with Mofongo (from this site, same author of this recipe). If you like garlic, you will love this. Will definitely prepare this lovely, garlicky dish again.

—LYNNINMA

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Jun 17, 2011

This is a very good recipie! I tweaked it a little because my wife does not like tomato sauce, or spicy things. So in place of the sauce I just got a package of Lawrys Sundried tomato and garlic sauce, and Mixed that in. She also does not like spicy as well, so I cut out the peppers and put in paprika in place. But followed the rest of the recipie to a T. I Put it all on a bed of pasta,(would also go well with rice) and It came out with a VERY light Mediterranean taste. Definately season with salt and black pepper at the end, but it came out SO Flavorful! My wife said it was restraunt quality. I am rating this a 5 because this is a very EASY recipie with good results at the end.

—Will

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Jun 16, 2011

Man- these were SO good! Very flavorful and definitely restaurant quality. I didn't have to substute a thing. I'll be making these again very soon as everyone raved about these! Will have to make some white rice next time, for sure

—Isis23

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Oct 14, 2012

My favorite Shrimp dish, makes you want to lick your fingers. Love the flavor

—aleban

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Nov 15, 2011

Yum! I made this for my Puerto Rican girlfriend and she 100% approved! Just a few notes. First, tomato sauce is not the same thing as you'd put on spaghetti. It's actually more of a purée. Look for Goya tomato sauce in little cans. Also, I'm assuming "fresh" shrimp means uncooked. I couldn't find any uncooked shrimp on sale, so I added cooked shrimp, but not until the final 5 minutes when the tomato sauce went in. Any earlier than that and the shrimp will get mushy. I served over white rice, and if you want the full experience, make some plantain slices fried in olive oil as the side. There was a decent amount of leftovers even after 2 large plates each.

—matt151617

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Oct 04, 2012

Delicioso! I was nervous that the garlic would overpower everything else, but once it was done I thought it tasted fantastic. I upped the red pepper flakes a bit because my fiance loves spicy food, otherwise followed the recipe as written. I'm adding this to my keeper file, gracias latinacook!

—eileen

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Nutrition

Calories
257 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
8.6 g
3%

Cholesterol
203 mg
68%

Fat
16 g
25%

Fiber
1.6 g
7%

Protein
20.1 g
40%

Sodium
542 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 257
Calories from Fat: 144

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 25 %
Saturated Fat 8.1g 40 %
Cholesterol 203mg 68 %
Sodium 542mg 22 %
Potassium 394mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.6g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 7 %
Protein 20.1g 40 %
** Sugars 3.3g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 36 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 37 %
** Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 24 %
Vitamin B6 20 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.