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Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

By: LatinaCook

"Quick, easy and delicious shrimp that can be served over white rice or mofongo."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
10 cloves garlic, pressed
1 pound fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, and red pepper flakes, and cook until tomato sauce is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.