Camarones a la Criolla

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Puerto Rican Camarones a la Criolla features succulent shrimp bathed in a rich tomato sauce, infused with the vibrant flavors of bell peppers, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Servings:

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
½ green bell pepper rinsed and chopped
½ red, yellow or orange bell pepper rinsed and chopped
1 small onion chopped
½ cup tomato sauce
1½ tablespoon sofrito
4 teaspoon garlic puree or 4 garlic cloves finely minced
¼ cup white wine
¾ cup water or shrimp broth
3 tablespoon vegetable or corn oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add a tablespoon of oil to a skillet over medium heat. Seasoned the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Cook the shrimp for a few minutes or until they turn pink, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add two tablespoons of oil and heat through. Add the peppers and onions and saute for a few minutes or until the onions are translucent.
Add the sofrito, garlic puree, and tomato sauce. Stir and saute for two minutes.
Add the white wine and stir. Cook the sauce for five minutes on medium-low. Add ¾ cup of water or shrimp broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional five to seven minutes. The sauce will start to slightly thicken.
Add the shrimps back to the sauce and stir. Cook for two minutes. Top with the cilantro and stir again. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

Shrimps: You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe. If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them properly by placing them in the refrigerator overnight or running cold water over them in a colander.

Fresh Herbs: If you can find fresh culantro, use one to two chopped leaves in the sauce while it is simmering. Culantro adds a truly authentic flavor to this dish.

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