Camarones al Ajillo (Creamy Garlic Shrimp)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and devein the large shrimp.
  2. 2Peel and devein the large shrimp.
  3. 3Peel and devein the large shrimp.
  4. 4Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil.
  5. 5Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil.
  6. 6Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil.
  7. 7In a hot large skillet, melt the unsalted butter.
  8. 8In a hot large skillet, melt the unsalted butter.
  9. 9In a hot large skillet, melt the unsalted butter.
  10. 10Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and stir.
  11. 11Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and stir.
  12. 12Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and stir.
  13. 13Pour in white wine and let it reduce.
  14. 14Pour in white wine and let it reduce.
  15. 15Pour in white wine and let it reduce.
  16. 16Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine.
  17. 17Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine.
  18. 18Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine.
  19. 19Cook the shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes until it changes color.
  20. 20Cook the shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes until it changes color.
  21. 21Cook the shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes until it changes color.
  22. 22Add the Media Crema (table cream or heavy cream substitute) to the skillet and stir well to coat the shrimp.
  23. 23Add the Media Crema (table cream or heavy cream substitute) to the skillet and stir well to coat the shrimp.
  24. 24Add the Media Crema (table cream or heavy cream substitute) to the skillet and stir well to coat the shrimp.
  25. 25Season the mixture with more salt and pepper to taste.
  26. 26Season the mixture with more salt and pepper to taste.
  27. 27Season the mixture with more salt and pepper to taste.
  28. 28Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  29. 29Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  30. 30Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  31. 31Serve with tostones, rice, or pasta.
  32. 32Serve with tostones, rice, or pasta.
  33. 33Serve with tostones, rice, or pasta.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 lbs shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 lbs shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsps unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsps unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsps unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup onion chopped
  • 0.25 cup onion chopped
  • 0.25 cup onion chopped
  • 12 large minced garlic cloves
  • 12 large minced garlic cloves
  • 12 large minced garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 1.5 cup Media Crema or table cream or substitute for heavy cream
  • 1.5 cup Media Crema or table cream or substitute for heavy cream
  • 1.5 cup Media Crema or table cream or substitute for heavy cream
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • cilantro

Equipment

large skilletbowlwooden spoon

Tips

  • The Media Crema (table cream) is the secret ingredient for authentic Latin flavor; it can be found in the canned milk section.
  • The more garlic, the better.