Description
Smoky, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes, this Garlic Guajillo Shrimp recipe brings bold Mexican-inspired flavor to your table with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 dried guajillo chiles, cut into strips
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Place a skillet over medium heat to preheat.
- Slice garlic and cut guajillo chiles into strips. Pat shrimp dry and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the pan, then toast guajillo strips for 1 minute until fragrant. Add garlic and stir until golden.
- Remove toasted chiles and garlic, set aside. Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp in a single layer.
- Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Return garlic and chiles to the pan, toss everything to coat. Season with salt.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become rubbery.
- Use a wide skillet to avoid overcrowding the shrimp.
- For more heat, add red pepper flakes or extra chiles.
- To save time, prepare the garlic-chili oil in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: garlic guajillo shrimp, Mexican shrimp recipe, quick shrimp dinner, spicy shrimp, chili garlic shrimp