The Original Camarones a la Diabla
Description
Simmer shrimp in a spicy sauce of dried chiles blended with tomatoes to make camerones a la diabla, a quintessential Mexican dish.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3/4 cup sliced white onion
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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6 dried guajillo chiles - stems removed, seeded, and cut into large pieces
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2 dried ancho chile peppers - stems removed, seeded, and cut into large pieces
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2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
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1 1/2 cups water
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
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2 pounds raw shrimp (31-35 count), peeled and deveined
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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3/4 cup sliced white onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add dried chiles; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until peppers are softened, about 10 minutes.
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Blend chile mixture, orange juice, and bouillon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a sieve set over a bowl; discard solids.
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Sprinkle shrimp with salt and black pepper. Rinse and dry the skillet. Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; cook just until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.
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Add sauce to the skillet; simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.