Tacos de Camarón al Mojo de Ajo

Tacos de Camarón al Mojo de Ajo are a delightful Mexican dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic sauce, served in warm corn tortillas. This dairy-free recipe captures the essence of traditional flavors while being simple to prepare.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Fresh cilantro - handful, chopped
• Red onion - 1/2 small, diced

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
3. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
4. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the garlic shrimp onto each tortilla.
5. Top with chopped cilantro and diced red onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can promote heart health.

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