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Shrimp Diablo

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 24 ounces large shrimp peeled with the tail on
  • 3 dried pasilla peppers seeded with the stems removed
  • 2 dried chile de arbol seeded with the stems removed
  • 1 guajillo peppers seeded with the stems removed
  • 6 roma tomatoes cut into fourths
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the canola oil and onion, and cook until the onion becomes translucent.
    1 tablespoon cooking oil, ½ white onion
  • Add the garlic, and cook until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the shrimp, and cook until they start to curl and turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan, and set aside.
    2 garlic cloves, 24 ounces large shrimp
  • While the shrimp cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the pasilla, chile arbol, and guajillo peppers, and boil for 10 minutes.
    3 dried pasilla peppers, 2 dried chile de arbol, 1 guajillo peppers
  • Drain the peppers, and add them to a large blender along with the tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, cumin, coriander, oregano and salt. Blend until smooth.
    6 roma tomatoes, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon dried coriander, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve into the pan that was used to cook the shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to come to a low simmer.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Serve with freshly chopped cilantro for garnish and Mexican rice or pasta if desired.
  • See post for storage options.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ¼ cup shrimp diablo. Actual calories will vary.
 
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
 
*Calories do not include rice, pasta, etc.
 
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Diablo
Serving Size
 
1.25 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
203
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
214
mg
71
%
Sodium
 
1266
mg
55
%
Potassium
 
597
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
3273
IU
65
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
126
mg
13
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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