Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Today we’re giving our shrimp a Mexican spin with a recipe called Camarones a la Diabla, or “Diablo Shrimp”. You know we love Mexican cuisine in this house. The diablo shrimp can be served as either an appetizer or a main course, depending on your serving needs. It’s done in 30 minutes or less, too! Even faster if you make the diablo sauce ahead of time. I love this recipe and think it could become one of your go-to Mexican dishes for quick and easy serving. You can find it in Mexican restaurants, but why not make it at home? Let’s talk about how to make Camarones a la Diabla, shall we? Make the diablo sauce first by rehydrating the dried chilies in hot water, about 20 minutes. Then, puree them in a blender or food processor with the fresh tomatoes, onion, serrano, garlic, vinegar, and salt to taste. Sear the shrimp to cook it part way through in a hot pan, then set them aside. Add the diablo sauce to the same pan and simmer to reduce a bit and develop flavor. Add the shrimp back to the pan and simmer a couple minutes to cook the shrimp through. Boom! Done! Diablo shrimp is ready to serve. This is the easiest camarones a la diabla recipe you’ll find. Nice and spicy, quick and easy to make. And very satisfying! I love this recipe. Serve them over rice (try this Mexican rice recipe or Arroz Verde (Green Rice), with noodles, on tortillas with cilantro and lime and other fixings, or with grilled peppers and tomatoes for a shrimp fajita meal. You can also freeze leftover shrimp for 3 months or longer in vacuum sealed containers. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy these camarones a la diabla. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy!
The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
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NOTE: This recipe was updated on 7/17/24 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 2/3/21.
