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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Camarones a la Crema are done!

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

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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