Garlicky Shrimp Cilantro Tacos Tacos De Camarones Al Mojo De Aj Recipe

Experience a taste of Cinco de Mayo fiesta with these incredible Garlicky Shrimp Cilantro Tacos! Directly from a popular Oakland restaurant, this recipe is bursting with flavor. Succulent shrimp are sautéed with fragrant garlic, spicy chilies, and vibrant cilantro, then served in warm tortillas with a squeeze of fresh lime. Perfect for a party or a weeknight treat – get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 390.5 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
Garlicky Shrimp Cilantro Tacos Tacos De Camarones Al Mojo De Aj 12

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlicky Shrimp Cilantro Tacos Tacos De Camarones Al Mojo De Aj

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How to Make Garlicky Shrimp Cilantro Tacos Tacos De Camarones Al Mojo De Aj

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat.
  2. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2-3 finely minced serrano chilies (adjust to taste). Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the cooked vegetables into a bowl and set aside.
  4. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the same frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 6 minced cloves of garlic and stir until sizzling, about 1 minute.
  5. Add half of the 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan.
  6. Stir until shrimp are bright pink and no longer wet-looking in the thickest part, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the reserved vegetables.
  8. Add the remaining shrimp to the pan and cook as above. Then, return the cooked shrimp and vegetables to the pan and stir everything together until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro and salt to taste.
  10. Serve the shrimp mixture in a large bowl with 12 warm tortillas and lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

25g

Carbs

10g