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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Camarones a la Crema

    Published: Aug 17, 2019 Modified: Jun 9, 2023 by Catherine Arena 11 Comments

    Camarones a la Crema

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    Camarones a la Crema (Shrimps in a Chipotle Cream Sauce) is a delicious shrimp dish made in a creamy chipotle cream sauce that is cooked in twenty minutes or less, making it the perfect weeknight meal.  Serve with rice or veggies for a full savory meal or even as an appetizer.

    Camarones a la Crema served with white rice and limes on a white platter.

    Camarones a la Crema (Shrimps in a Cream Sauce) are just well…absolutely delicious!

    I don’t know exactly what it is about any kind of seafood in a cream sauce that just makes the dish so comforting and delicious.

    This dish is just that.  Comforting and delicious!  Enjoy this recipe as a meal or choose to serve as an appetizer.

    This Mexican recipe of Camarones a la Crema are also known as “Camarones en Crema,” but both refer to the same dish.

    Shrimps are cooked in a creamy chipotle sauce made with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, milk, sour cream, butter, garlic, tomatoes, onions and peppers.

    You cannot go wrong with this combination!

    Camarones a la Crema served with white rice and limes on a white platter.

    What are Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce?

    If you have never cooked with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, they may soon become a pantry staple for you.

    These chipotle peppers are actually red jalapenos that have been dried and smoked and then marinated in a red earthy smoky sauce.

    They are extremely versatile and quickly gives a dish a delicious smoky and spicy flavor.

    You can adjust the heat and spiciness to a dish that calls for chipotle peppers in adobo sauce by simply adding more or less peppers to the recipe.

    Camarones a la Crema served with white rice and limes on a white platter.

    Some Recipes Using Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce:

    Avocado and Chipotle Mushroom Tostadas

    Chipotle Lobster Tails

    Albondigas al Chipotle (Mexican Chipotle Meatballs)

    Camarones al Chipotle (Chipotle Shrimp)

    Turkey Meatballs with Serrano Chipotle Sauce

    Fried Calamari with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

    Hoison Garlic Baby Back Ribs

    These are just a few recipes using chipotle peppers we have here on the blog.  For a full list, type “chipotle peppers” in the search bar.

    Lets get back to this delicious recipe using chipotle peppers in adobo sauce!

    Camarones a la Crema served with white rice and limes on a white platter.

    Ingredients for Camarones a la Crema

    • 1 pound large or extra large raw shrimp
    • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (depending on how much heat you prefer)
    • 1 cup of milk
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons of butter
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 roma tomato diced
    • ½ onion diced
    • ½ red or yellow pepper or both diced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    NOTE:  If you do not like spicy foods, just add half a chipotle pepper which will still give the sauce the smoky flavor of the chipotle pepper.  However, note your sauce will look lighter in color.

    How to Cook Camarones a la Crema

    • Add the milk, sour cream and chipotle peppers to a blender and blend until smooth and well combined.
    Sour cream, milk and chipotle added to a blender to make the sauce for the camarones a la crema.
    Sauce mixed in a blender for the camarones a la crema.
    • De-shell and devein the shrimp.  You can choose to keep or remove the tail, whichever you prefer.
    • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, place in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Cut the peppers, onion, tomato and garlic cloves.  Set aside.
    Shrimps, chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes and garlic in individual bowls on a wooden cutting board.
    • Add butter to a skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped onions and peppers to the skillet.  Stir and cook until onions are somewhat translucent.
    • Add the tomatoes and garlic.  Stir and cook for 1 minute.
    Chopped onions, tomatoes and peppers in a cast iron skillet cooking in olive oil.
    Chopped garlic added to the cast iron skillet.
    • Add the sauce to the pan and mix together well with the veggies.  Add salt to taste.
    • Cook on medium low for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the shrimps and stir.  Cook the shrimps for 5 minutes stirring in between. DO NOT over cook the shrimp or they will turn hard and rubbery.
    Creamy chipotle sauce cooking in a cast iron skillet for camarones a la crema.
    Raw shrimps added to the skillet with the creamy chipotle sauce.
    • With a spoon taste sauce for salt and adjust if needed.

    Camarones a la Crema are done!

    Camarones a la Crema served with white rice and limes on a white platter.

    Quick, easy and delicious!

    Serve Camarones a la Crema with:

    Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    Puerto Rican Rice (Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn)

    White Rice with a side of broccoli

    Camarones a la Crema served with white rice and limes on a white platter.

    For more delicious shrimp recipes you will also love these:

    Fried Avocado Stuffed with Shrimp

    Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

    Crispy Garlic Topping Baked Lobster (with Shrimp)

    Grilled Shrimp Wonton Baskets

    Creamy Shrimp Bisque

    Camarones a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Shrimp)

    Camarones al Ajillo (Puerto Rican Garlic Shrimp)

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    Camarones a la Crema served with white rice and limes on a white platter.

    Camarones a la Crema

    Camarones a la Crema (Shrimps in a Chipotle Cream Sauce) is a delicious shrimp dish made in a creamy chipotle cream sauce that is cooked in twenty minutes or less, making it the perfect weeknight meal.  Serve with rice or veggies for a full savory meal or even as an appetizer.
     


    4.58 from 14 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 330kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound raw large or extra large shrimps de-shelled and deveined
    • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
      (depending on how much heat you prefer)
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 roma tomato chopped
    • ½ onion chopped
    • ½ red or yellow pepper or a combination of both

      chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Add the milk, sour cream and chipotle peppers to a blender and blend until smooth and well combined.

    • Add butter to a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and peppers to the skillet.  Stir and cook until onions are somewhat translucent.
    • Add the tomatoes and garlic.  Stir and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the sauce to the pan and mix together well with the veggies.  Add salt to taste. Cook on medium low for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the shrimps and stir.  Cook the shrimps for 5 minutes stirring in between.
      DO NOT over cook the shrimp or they will turn hard and rubbery.
    • With a spoon taste sauce for salt and adjust if needed.

    Notes

    NOTE:  If you do not like spicy foods, just add half a chipotle pepper which will still give the sauce the smoky flavor of the chipotle pepper.  However, note your sauce will look lighter in color.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4 | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 337mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Linda says

      September 13, 2024 at 10:09 pm

      I had this dish and cannot remember where so I decided to look for a recipe. I substituted goat cheese aka feta and it was just a bit healthier and ever so delicious.

      Reply
    2. Elia says

      June 03, 2023 at 8:51 pm

      I am never disappointed by your recipes!! I made this with 1/2 a pound less shrimp and I put 3 chipotle peppers in mine (I like it spicy!). I blended the two with the milk and sour cream and thin sliced the remaining one. I would definitely recommend adding a squeeze of lime to the finished product and a little fresh cilantro for garnish! This was delicious!! Thank you for always creating great flavors in such a short cooking time!

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      • Cathy says

        June 04, 2023 at 5:58 am

        Hello Elia! So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe! YES! A great idea to squeeze fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro! Will add that to the recipe! Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Irina says

      August 28, 2019 at 9:45 pm

      First, I love the name of your meal! Since I speak French, I have read it in the French way!:) Funny! Well I love your Camarones a la Crema recipe that is fully explained. I cannot wait to try…

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        August 29, 2019 at 3:12 am

        Thank you Irina! Let me know how you like it! Have a feeling you will love it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Krissy Allori says

      August 28, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try it soon.

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        August 28, 2019 at 9:32 pm

        Thanks Krissy! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    5. Suzy says

      August 28, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      This was a big hit with the family! We love using chipotle peppers in adobo sauce because we love the heat! Making this again soon!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        August 28, 2019 at 9:33 pm

        Awesome to hear Suzy! So happy it was a big hit with the family!

        Reply
    6. Noelle says

      August 28, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Great way to prepare shrimp! Love all the flavors in this recipe

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        August 28, 2019 at 9:33 pm

        Thanks Noelle!

        Reply
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