Name: Garlic Shrimp
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 dried guajillo chiles* (1 1/4 oz); 1/2 cup mild olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup); 3 large garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons); 2 medium tomatoes (3/4 lb total), seeded and cut into 1/3-inch dice (1 1/4 cups); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 lb large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb), peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined; Accompaniment: rice and beans

Camarones al Ajillo

Guajillo chiles are flavorful, fruity, and only mildly hot. Here, they are sautéed to impart a smoky flavor, then cooked slowly with tomatoes to soften them. These chiles are not soaked beforehand, which allows them to maintain texture.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

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