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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.

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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….

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Camarones al Ajillo

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Camarones al Ajillo (Puerto Rican Garlic Shrimp) are cooked in a delicious broth of butter, garlic, lime, white wine and cilantro or parsley.  Serve as an appetizer, with pasta or on top of rice.  Yummylicious!!

Delicious Camarones al Ajillo cooked in a cast iron skillet.

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If you’re a seafood and shrimp lover like I am, then you will love these Camarones al Ajillo (Puerto Rican Garlic Shrimp)!

These are delicious, succulent plump shrimp in a garlicky, butter, lime, cilantro and wine broth that are to die for!

You will find Camarones al Ajillo on the menu in many restaurants in Puerto Rico especially along the coast and the Metropolitan Area of San Juan….

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Savory Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup)

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This Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup) is made in a spicy (or non-spicy) fresh tomato guajillo pepper puree and flavored with succulent plump shrimp.  Serve with avocado slices, toasted tortilla strips and lime wedges.

Caldo de Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Soup) served in a white bowl with tortilla strips, avocado slices and lime wedges.

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This Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup) is a refreshing spicy soup that’s kind of perfect anytime of the year!  Whether it’s cold or warm outside this soup will satisfy every time.

It is made in a fresh savory tomato based sauce and other simple ingredients.  It’s then flavored with guajillo and serrano peppers and comes together in under an hour.

The serrano peppers make this soup a bit spicy so if you do not enjoy spicy soups but want to enjoy a delicious savory Mexican soup, just omit the peppers.  If you would like a hint of spiciness, just add half of a serrano pepper….

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Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

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These Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas (Tostadas de Camarón) are excellent anytime.  Tender succulent shrimp ceviche on top of an avocado cream spread and a crispy tostada.  Excellent refreshing and light recipe.

Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas on a white platter with lime wedges.

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Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

Love ceviche?

Then these Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas are for you…these are just excellent!  Plain and simple!

The thing about shrimp ceviche is, it’s not just delicious and refreshing but super easy to make.  It’s just a dish that’s perfect anytime.

The succulent tender pieces of shrimp marinated in citrus juices and tossed with red onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic and cilantro is an irresistible combination….

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Tacos Gobernador

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These Tacos Gobernador are the perfect crispy cheesy shrimp tacos you will ever come across.

Tacos Gobernador with salsa verde and served on a white platter.

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Tacos Gobernador

These Tacos Gobernador translates to Governor’s Tacos and they are just hyper-delicious.

These are cheesy shrimp tacos folded in between a crispy corn tortilla with all the toppings.

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