Jul 14 2026
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Camarones Al Ajillo Recipe

Inspired by CHICA Miami
Time40m
Serves4

Garlic shrimp with rice and beans

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Ingredients

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For the Garlic Shrimp

For the Rice

For the Beans

Method

Preparing the Garlic Shrimp

  1. 1

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley before removing from heat.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 3

    Boil the Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add salt to taste.

  2. 4

    Cook the Rice

    Stir in 1 cup of white rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep covered until ready to serve.

Preparing the Beans

  1. 5

    Heat the Beans

    In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 6

    Cook the Black Beans

    Add the drained black beans and cumin to the skillet. Stir well, season with salt to taste, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.

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