Best Rosies Garlic Chipotle Shrimp Mojo De Ajo Recipes
SHRIMP WITH SWEET TOASTY GARLIC (CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO)
From Rick Bayless, this is shrimp cooked in a bath of garlic, which has itself been slowly cooked to make it sweet and elegant. The recipe calls for 2 chipotle chiles. Some people may want more--a lot of people will probably want less--chipotles are HOT--so, if you're not sure, go easy and taste before you add all the chiles. This garlic "bath" is also wonderful with fish, and other seafood. It serves 6 generously as a main course, or more as an appetizer.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- First, prepare the Mojo de Ajo:.
- Chop the garlic by hand or in the food processor until the garlic bits are about an 1/8" in size--about 1/2 cup of chopped garlic.
- Place the garlic in small saucepan, measure in the oil and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and set over medium low heat.
- Stir occasionally as the mixture comes BARELY to a simmer (just the hint of movement on the surface of the oil).
- Adjust the heat to the very lowest possible setting and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is a soft, pale golden --about thirty minutes.
- Add the lime and simmer about five minutes, until the juice has evaporated or been absorbed.
- Stir in the chiles, then taste and add additional salt if necessary.
- Keep the pan over the lowest heat so the garlic will be warm when the shrimp are ready.
- Put the lime wedges into a serving bowl and set them out.
- Now, prepare the Shrimp:.
- Set a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and spoon about one and a half tablespoons of the oil (but not the garlic) from the mojo.
- Add half the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with salt, and stir gently and continuously until the shrimp are just cooked through (3 to 4 minutes).
- Add half the cilantro (if you're using it)and scoop the shrimp onto a warm, deep serving platter.
- Repeat with another one and a half tablespoons of the oil and the rest of the shrimp and cilantro.
- Now, finish the dish:.
- When all the shrimp are cooked and placed in the serving platter, use a slotted spoon to scoop out the warm bits of garlic and chiles from the mojo pan and scatter them over the shrimp.
- Serve with the lime wedges to, as Mr. Bayless says, add sparkle.
- Note: The Mojo de Ajo will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks--the oil will become solid but will liquefy again at room temperature--warm it slowly before using.
- Note 2: For the best texture, cook the shrimp immediately before serving, but, you can cook them an hour or so ahead, douse them with the garlic and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.7, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 862.2, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 21.9
SPICY SHRIMP IN MOJO DE AJO
Make and share this Spicy Shrimp in Mojo De Ajo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GG 38966
Categories Brazilian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make the mojo de ajo, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the garlic, olive oil and the 1/2 teaspoons salt, stir to mix and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is barely simmering. Reduce the heat to very low and cook at a very gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly golden (the color of light brown sugar), about 30 minutes. (The slower the cooking, the sweeter the garlic.).
- Add the lime juice and simmer, stirring, until most of the juice has evaporated or has been absorbed into the garlic, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chilies, taste and adjust the seasonings with salt. Keep the pan over low heat so the garlic will be warm when the shrimp are ready.
- In a large nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat, spoon 1 1/2 Tbs. of the oil (but not any garlic) from the mojo. Add half the shrimp to the pan, season with salt, and stir gently and continuously until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half the cilantro. Scoop the shrimp into a deep serving platter and repeat with another 1 1/2 Tbs. of the oil and the remaining shrimp and cilantro. When all of the shrimp are cooked, use a slotted spoon to scoop out the warm bits of garlic and chilies from the mojo pan and scatter them over the shrimp. Serve immediately with the lime wedges alongside to squeeze over the shrimp. (You may have as much as 1/3 cup of the oil left over. Reserve for another use.) Serves 6.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.1, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 294.5, Sodium 535.5, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 32.5
ROSIE'S GARLIC CHIPOTLE SHRIMP. MOJO DE AJO.
Rosie got this recipe from her grandmother from Estipac a small town near Guadalajara Mex. My absolute favorite shrimp recipe hands down.We save the oil for later use having a nice fragerant spicy garlic aroma that works great for cooking tostadas or chips for nachos. Also this is fairly spicy with the 8 chiles you can tone it down by using less.
Provided by Gary Benoit @gnrbenoit
Categories Seafood
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the olive oil into a pot over Med heat and stir in a pinch of salt. When the oil begins to bubble lightly add the garlic and reduce heat to low and slowly simmer stirring occasionally till a light golden brown.
- Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into the oil and add the chipotle Also and stir until well blended with the garlic.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large sauce pan add 4 tbs of the flavored oil and cook the shrimp stirring until pink. Spoon out the garlic and chipotle with a slotted spoon getting all the bits and stir into the shrimp and add the juice of one lime stirring until well mixed in.
- Add the cilantro and mix in.
- Serve over a bed of white rice with juices and add salt and pepper to your liking with fresh lime Also.
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