Camarones a la Diabla

Camarones a la Diabla is a fiery shrimp dish that showcases the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine, featuring succulent shrimp in a spicy, rich sauce. This low-carb version is perfect for a satisfying lunch that doesn't compromise on taste.

Camarones a la Diabla
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
300 kcal

Ingredients

  • Shrimp - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers, minced
  • Tomato sauce - 200 grams
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the minced chipotle peppers and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and lime juice, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 200 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in antioxidants from the chipotle peppers and tomatoes.

Tags

MexicanLow CarbLunch