Camarones En Salsa – Shrimp in Sauce

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 15
Succulent Shrimp in Sauce recipe for seafood lovers
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 dash red pepper flakes
lemon zest
lemon juice
salt & pepper ( to taste )
fresh chives ( optional )
5 cups cooked rice ( I use Jasmine )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
445
Sugar
29g
Fat
9g
Camarones En Salsa or Shrimp in Sauce is a popular seafood dish in the Mexican and Latin American cuisines. The aromatic sauce of tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, and spices perfectly complements the succulent and tender shrimp. This recipe is an easy-to-make and mouth-watering meal that is loved by all age groups. It can be tweaked by adding vegetables like bell peppers or red onions to the sauce to make it more nutritious and colorful. Cooked rice is traditionally served along with this dish, but it can also go well with bread or tortillas.

Instructions

1.Rinse the raw shrimp with water and keep it aside to dry.
2.In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
3.Add the minced garlic and onion to the pan and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
4.Add tomato sauce, ketchup, light brown sugar, red wine vinegar, mustard, chili powder, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir and cook for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens up.
5.Add the raw shrimp to the sauce and mix well. Cover the pan and let it cook until the shrimp turns pink, for around 5-10 minutes.
6.Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle fresh chives on top, if desired.
7.Serve hot with cooked rice.

PROS

This dish is a perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that tantalize your taste buds.

Shrimp is a low-calorie source of protein that provides essential vitamins and minerals to the body.

This recipe can be quickly made using common kitchen ingredients.

CONS

Shrimp can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Overcooking the shrimp can make it rubbery and chewy.

The sauce is high in sugar content, so it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp is an excellent source of lean protein that promotes healthy muscles, tissues, and bones.
It is high in omega-3 fatty acids that improve brain function and reduce inflammation.
The garlic and onion in this recipe have antiviral and antibacterial properties that help to boost the immune system and protect the body against infections.

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