30-Minute Mexican Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo) Seafood Dinner

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo is classic Mexican dish made with just a handful of ingredients, yet it is packed with flavor. Juicy, tender shrimp are coated in a sauce with olive oil, garlic, onion, lime juice, smoked paprika and parsley. It’s flavorful without being spicy, so it’s a family-friendly dinner option.

My favorite things about this recipe:

• It’s easy to make.
• It doesn’t take much time (less than 30 minutes!).
• It uses garlic in two different forms.
• It’s not only a tasty, flavorful recipe, it’s also a beautiful dish!

Serve this easy shrimp recipe with rice, tortillas or angel hair pasta.

Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 pounds large shrimp (I recommend using defrosted, peeled and deveined shrimp)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 small red onion, sliced thinly
• 6 cloves garlic (3 minced and 3 sliced thinly)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro, if preferred)
• crushed red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
• fresh black pepper (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a small bowl, combine paprika and salt. Season the shrimp with the mixture.
2. Add the butter to a large frying pan. Melt it over medium heat until it begins to melt. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. 
3. Add the shrimp and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until completely cooked through. Add the lime juice and parsley. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and/or fresh black pepper over the top, if desired.

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