Spicy Guatemalan Shrimp Recipes

CAMARONES A LA DIABLA RECIPE (DIABLO SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Rinse the dried peppers (ancho, guajillo and chiles de arbol), then remove the stems and seeds. Set them into a large bowl and cover them with very hot water. Steep for 20 minutes to soften.
• Drain then transfer the softened peppers to a food processor. Add the tomatoes, onion, serrano pepper, garlic, apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust for salt. Strain, if desired, for a smoother sauce. Thin with a bit of water, if desired.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a pan to medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear the shrimp for 30 seconds per side. Remove the shrimp and set it aside.
• Add the diablo sauce and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
• Return the shrimp to the pan and toss. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm the shrimp and cook it through. Serve.

SPICY GUATEMALAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. In a medium skillet, sauté the onions, garlic, pasilla and ancho chiles about 2 to 3 minutes per side or starting to brown and the onion is lightly charred. Remove; set aside.
• 2. Add sesame seeds to the skillet, cover skillet, and toast about 2 minutes or just starting to brown lightly.
• 3. Place browned chile mixture, toasted sesame seeds, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, whole cilantro sprigs, and sea salt in a blender, and puree with just enough water to produce a smooth, thick paste. Set the paste aside.
• 4. To a stockpot or Dutch oven, add the carrots, zucchini, chayote, corn and enough broth to just cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, stir in the blended chile paste, and let simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• 5. Add shrimp, cilantro and salt, and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes more. Shrimp should be pink and vegetables should be tender but still have a slight crunch to them.
• 6. Serve immediately with rice. And, if desired, add a warmed tortilla to each each serving (most families would use corn tortillas but flour tortillas can be used instead). Garnish servings with a lime wedge and chopped cilantro sprinkled on top, and serve immediately.