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Mojo de Ajo Shrimp Pasta

13 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 30MINS

Mojo de Ajo Shrimp Pasta

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6 ratings
Mojo de Ajo Shrimp Pasta is a Mexican inspired version of Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Pasta tossed in Mojo de Ajo (garlic oil), topped with succulent shrimp, chili flakes and fresh parsley or cilantro.
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Mojo de Ajo Shrimp Pasta is a Mexican inspired version of Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Pasta tossed in Mojo de Ajo (garlic oil), topped with succulent shrimp, chili flakes and fresh parsley or cilantro.
30MINS
Total Time
$1.32
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Spaghetti
8 oz
Spaghetti
Garlic
10 cloves
Garlic, finely chopped
Salted Butter
1/3 cup
Salted Butter
Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Salt
as needed
Salt
Lime
1
Lime
plus extra for garnish
Large Shrimp
12
Large Shrimp
peeled, deveined, tail-on
Onion
1
Small Onion, diced
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
to taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Cilantro
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
558
Fat
32.5 g
Protein
17.9 g
Carbs
47.9 g
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step 1
Cook the Spaghetti (8 oz) per the instructions on its box. Drain and set aside.
step 1 Cook the Spaghetti (8 oz) per the instructions on its box. Drain and set aside.
step 2
Put Salted Butter (1/3 cup), Garlic (10 cloves), Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) in a small saucepan. Place the pan over low heat. Stir frequently, scraping the bottom of the pan as you stir. Continue cooking the garlic over very low heat.
step 2 Put Salted Butter (1/3 cup), Garlic (10 cloves), Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) in a small saucepan. Place the pan over low heat. Stir frequently, scraping the bottom of the pan as you stir. Continue cooking the garlic over very low heat.
step 3
As soon as the garlic starts to turn brown, turn off the heat.
step 3 As soon as the garlic starts to turn brown, turn off the heat.
step 4
Add the Salt (as needed), juice of one Lime (1) to the garlic and oil mixture, then stir to combine. Set aside.
step 5
Place a separate shallow frying pan on your stove-top over medium-high heat. Pour 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil in this frying pan, then pan-fry the Large Shrimp (12) in batches. Set the shrimp aside when fully cooked.
step 5 Place a separate shallow frying pan on your stove-top over medium-high heat. Pour 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil in this frying pan, then pan-fry the Large Shrimp (12) in batches. Set the shrimp aside when fully cooked.
step 6
In the same pot that you cooked your pasta with, heat up about 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil over medium heat. Saute the Onion (1).
step 7
When the onions turn translucent, turn off the heat. Add the pasta and all of the mojo the ajo, which is the oil and the garlic. Toss well using a pair of tongs.
step 7 When the onions turn translucent, turn off the heat. Add the pasta and all of the mojo the ajo, which is the oil and the garlic. Toss well using a pair of tongs.
step 8
Transfer to serving plates. Top with more lime juice, Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste). Arrange the shrimp on the pasta.
step 8 Transfer to serving plates. Top with more lime juice, Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste). Arrange the shrimp on the pasta.
step 9
Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) or Fresh Cilantro (to taste) or both. Serve and enjoy!
step 9 Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) or Fresh Cilantro (to taste) or both. Serve and enjoy!
Tags
Comfort Food
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Cinco de Mayo
Dinner
One-Pot
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Shellfish
Spring
Mexican
Summer
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