Dinner Tonight: Camarones a la diabla
The spicy-sweet-savory sauce is supremely satisfying, made with two different types of chiles.
Dinner Tonight
February 19, 2026

Camarones a la Diabla (Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Camarones a la Diabla (Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Brett Regot.

Recipe by Paola Briseño-González | Total time: 25 minutes

In Mexican cooking, a la diabla is a term for very saucy and very spicy dishes, with shrimp a la diabla being the most popular for obvious reasons. The spicy-sweet-savory sauce is supremely satisfying, made with two different types of chiles: smoky and fruity canned chipotles in adobo, and actually-hot chile de árbol. But fear not, because it's not all spicy; the heat is balanced with canned tomatoes, fresh orange juice and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. The buttery shrimp is cooked first, then tossed in the sauce for a super tender texture. Serve it with rice, roasted vegetables or tortillas to soak up all the sauce. A refreshing cucumber-avocado salad would also be a nice partner.

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