Camarones al Ajillo
Camarones al Ajillo is a delicious Mexican dish featuring shrimp sautéed in aromatic garlic and olive oil, making it a perfect low-carb snack. This vibrant dish is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, ideal for seafood lovers.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
250 kcal
Ingredients
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
- Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
- Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add the shrimp, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb snack.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 42 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Contains healthy fats that are beneficial for heart health.
Tags
MexicanLow CarbSnack