Camarones al Ajillo

This Camarones al Ajillo recipe will bring Mexican flair to your mealtime. Enjoy the flavors of fresh shrimp sautéed in garlic for an unforgettable meal.

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Serves
4
Total Time
25
Prep Time
15
Cook Time
10

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Tricolor Orzo
  • null 1 lb shrimp, washed, peeled, and deveined
  • null ½ tsp salt
  • null ½ tsp pepper
  • null ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • null 10 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • null 2 tbsp dry cooking wine
  • null 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • null Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare orzo according to package directions.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until its lightly browned. Make sure not to burn garlic.
  4. Add shrimp and remaining olive oil to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in the dry wine and lemon juice.
  6. Serve over a bed of the orzo, and garnish with parsley.
  7. Be careful not to over cook shrimp. It is ready when the shrimp turn opaque. Shrimp will continue to cook in the oil until it has been removed.