Camarones En Crema Con Cilantro – Shrimp in Creamy Coriander

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1
Camarones En Crema Con Cilantro - Shrimp in Creamy Coriander recipe perfect for a cozy dinner
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons salted butter
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
2 tomatoes , peeled seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coriander , Finely chopped leaves
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 1/2 lbs shrimp , Large shelled
4 tablespoons salted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fish stock
1 cup milk
salt , and freshly ground
lemon black pepper
hot sauce ( optional )
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
456
Sugar
4g
Fat
32g
Camarones En Crema Con Cilantro, or Shrimp in Creamy Coriander, is a classic Mexican dish that is often enjoyed during the cooler months. Made with simple ingredients, this dish is easy to make and will impress your family and dinner guests. The creamy sauce is made from a mixture of butter, flour, fish stock and milk and flavored with dry sherry and Worcestershire sauce. The star ingredient, of course, is the shrimp, which are cooked with garlic, tomatoes, coriander, salt and pepper. This flavorful shrimp dish packs a punch and is sure to become a household favorite.

Instructions

1.In a pan, heat the 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic for 1 minute.
2.Add the tomatoes and coriander and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
3.Add the dry sherry and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until it is reduced by half.
4.Add the shrimp, salt, pepper and hot sauce (if desired) and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, this should not take more than 5 minutes.
5.Remove the shrimp and set aside, leaving the sauce in the pan.
6.In the same pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and gradually add flour, stirring constantly to form a paste. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
7.Add the fish stock and milk to the pan, and whisk until well combined. Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8.Reduce the heat and stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
9.Add the reserved shrimp to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
10.Serve hot with steamed rice or over pasta, and garnish with additional coriander leaves.
11.

PROS

This recipe is easy and quick to make, and results in a delicious creamy shrimp dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner.

The addition of coriander gives this dish a unique flavor that will delight your taste buds.

CONS

This recipe includes a fair amount of butter and cream, making it higher in fat and calories.

People allergic to shellfish should avoid this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe packs a punch with its high protein content, making it a good option to keep you full for longer.
Shrimp is also a good source of iodine, which plays a key role in thyroid function. Coriander may also have antioxidant properties and aid in digestion.

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