Camarones al Mojo

Camarones al Mojo is a vibrant Spanish seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a zesty garlic and olive oil sauce. This gluten-free delight is perfect for a quick yet flavorful meal that transports your taste buds to the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300g
• Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 170 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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