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.

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