A perennial cooking class favorite! Many foreigners don't realize how significant seafood is to Mexico's culinary culture.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

¾ kg fresh shrimp with heads removed
2 large heads of garlic
5 guajillo chiles
oil for frying
pinch of salt

Preparation:

Bring to a boil 1 litre of water with a pinch of salt. Rinse the shrimp and put them in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain the shrimp, removing the shells and de-veining but leaving the tails.

Peel the garlic and chop finely, either by hand, in a molcajete, or in a blender or food processor with 2-3 tablespoons of water.

Remove the seeds from the chiles and cut into small strips (see photo).

Heat the oil and add the chile strips, frying on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and fry 3 minutes more, stirring constantly. Add the shrimp, mixing well and stirring constantly for another 5 minutes.

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