Mexican Appetizers and More! logo

Shrimp

Camarones Empanizados (Battered Fried Shrimp)

By Leave a Comment

These Camarones Empanizados (Battered Fried Shrimp) are hyper delicious.  Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.  This batter will be one of the best batters you will come across for the most perfect crispy succulent tender shrimp fry!  This dish is perfect as an appetizer or served as a meal with a side of fries or salad.

Camarones Empanizados (Battered Shrimp) served with jalapeno mayo sauce, mayo-ketchup with lime wedges on a white platter.

If you’re a seafood lover like me and especially love fried battered shrimp, then guaranteed you will absolutely love these Camarones Empanizados!  These fried battered shrimp is guaranteed to become your favorite go to recipe!

These jumbo shrimps are seasoned perfectly and the batter is simply divine for these shrimps!

It’s thick and light all at the same time.  Perfect for coating the shrimps to get a delicious crispy coating but certainly not bready and heavy!…

Read More

Mofongo con Camarones

By 16 Comments

Mofongo con Camarones or Mofongo de Camarones (Mofongo with Shrimps) is a hyper delicious Puerto Rican dish made with a garlic plantain mash and served with shrimps in a salsa criolla sauce.  One of the best dishes you will ever have!

Mofongo con Camarones (Garlic Plantain Mash with Shrimp) served in a pilon (wooden mortar and pestle) and topped with salsa criolla.

♦

What is Mofongo

Mofongo (Garlic Plantain Mash) is the quintessential dish of Puerto Rico.  It is by far one of our most loved dishes and with good reason.

Guy Fieri, from the Food Network claims it is the “best fried thing he ever ate!”

Mofongo is also known as “Mofongo Boricua.” 

This delicious Puerto Rican dish is simply fried green plantains that are then mashed with a garlic puree or paste,  “chicharrones” (pork cracklings) and olive oil.

This simple combination is phenomenal!

However, there is the Mofongo Relleno, which simply means a mofongo that is stuffed with a delicious filling, such as with shrimps, pork or chicken.

Yes!  Add shrimp and this already delicious dish somehow gets even more delicious.  Mofongo con Camarones or Mofongo de Camarones is just simply delicious!…

Read More

Camarones a la Crema

By 8 Comments

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….

Read More

Camarones al Ajillo

By 20 Comments

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.

♦

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….

Read More

Savory Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup)

By 10 Comments

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.

♦

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….

Read More