Camarones al Mojo de Ajo y Guajillo (Pacific Garlic-Chili Crisp Shrimp) – Authentic Mexico Recipe
Nayarit coast specialty frying ribbons of garlic and sweet guajillo chili in olive oil with plump shrimp.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇽 Mexico (North America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Wild jumbo shrimp, Sliced guajillo chili rings, Steamed lime rice, 10 cloves thinly sliced golden garlic, Fresh lime juice
Ingredients for Camarones al Mojo de Ajo y Guajillo (Pacific Garlic-Chili Crisp Shrimp) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) wild jumbo shrimp, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sliced guajillo chili rings, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed lime rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 10 cloves thinly sliced golden garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Mexico seasoning (fresh lime juice, olive oil, cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and 10 cloves thinly sliced golden garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add wild jumbo shrimp and sliced guajillo chili rings along with fresh lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with steamed lime rice and serve straight from the skillet.