Camarones a la Diabla Recipe (Diablo Shrimp)
Camarones a la Diabla, or Diablo Shrimp, is a tantalizing dish that brings the heat to your dining table with its rich and spicy chili sauce. This vibrant recipe combines succulent shrimp with an array of dried peppers, creating a flavor explosion that is both satisfying and quick to prepare. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Enjoy these zesty shrimp as an appetizer, toss them into tacos, or serve them over rice for a delightful meal that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ancho peppers
- 3 guajillo peppers
- 4 chile de arbol peppers
- 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 serrano pepper (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and deseed the dried peppers; soak them in hot water for 20 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend soaked peppers with tomatoes, onion, serrano pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and salt until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat; season shrimp with salt and pepper before searing for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Remove shrimp from the pan; add the blended sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan; toss to coat in sauce and heat through for an additional minute or two before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg