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Plump, juicy shrimp swimming in a fiery, smoky chipotle and guajillo chili sauce. This classic Mexican dish is bold, spicy, and ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that packs a punch.
Toast and rehydrate the chiles.
Sauté the aromatics.
Blend the Diabla sauce.
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Plump, juicy shrimp swimming in a fiery, smoky chipotle and guajillo chili sauce. This classic Mexican dish is bold, spicy, and ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that packs a punch.
This mexican recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 370.28 calories per serving with 38.95g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Cook the shrimp.
Combine and simmer.
Garnish and serve.
For a richer, less intensely spicy sauce, stir in 1/4 cup of Mexican crema or heavy cream at the very end of cooking, just before serving. Do not let it boil.
This sauce works wonderfully with other proteins. Try it with seared scallops, chicken breast strips, or firm white fish fillets like cod or halibut.
For an even deeper, smokier flavor, substitute some of the guajillo chiles with morita chiles, which are smoked red jalapeños.
Shrimp provides high-quality protein that is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and promoting a feeling of fullness.
The chiles, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the sauce are packed with antioxidants like lycopene and allicin, which help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
The capsaicin found in the chiles de arbol and chipotle peppers can provide a temporary boost to your metabolism and may aid in fat oxidation.
True to its name ('Devil's Shrimp'), this dish is traditionally very spicy. The heat primarily comes from the chiles de arbol. This recipe with 6 chiles de arbol will have a significant kick.
You can easily control the heat level. For a medium spice, use only 2-3 chiles de arbol. For a mild version, omit the chiles de arbol entirely. The guajillo and chipotle peppers provide flavor and smokiness with much less heat.
It can be part of a healthy diet. Shrimp is an excellent source of lean protein and low in calories. The sauce is made from vegetables and chiles, which contain vitamins and antioxidants. However, be mindful of the sodium from added salt and the fat from butter and oil. Serving it with plenty of vegetables can enhance its nutritional value.
A single serving of this Camarones a la Diabla is estimated to have between 380 and 450 calories, not including side dishes like rice or tortillas.
It is traditionally served with Mexican white rice (arroz blanco) to balance the heat and soak up the sauce, warm corn or flour tortillas, and a simple side salad or avocado slices.
Yes, the Diabla sauce is perfect for making ahead. You can prepare the sauce through Step 3 and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to eat, simply cook the shrimp and simmer it with the pre-made sauce.