Best 4 Camarones Borrachos Drunken Shrimp Recipes

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Camarones borrachos, also known as drunken shrimp, is a traditional Mexican dish that combines the flavors of shrimp, tomatoes, and spices in a delicious and intoxicating sauce. The dish originated in the coastal regions of Mexico and is commonly served as an appetizer or main course. The shrimp are marinated in a mixture of tequila, lime juice, garlic, and chili peppers, then cooked in a rich tomato sauce. The result is a succulent and flavorful dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAMARONES BORRACHOS (DRUNKEN SHRIMP)



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Make and share this Camarones Borrachos (Drunken Shrimp) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AlainaF

Categories     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 jumbo shrimp
1 1/2 ounces butter
1 tablespoon. onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, washed, dried, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo
2 ounces anejo tequila
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp.
  • Chop onion finely.
  • Wash the cilantro in several changes of water, dry it by squeezing it in a towel, and then chop in finely.
  • Mash the chiptole chile.
  • Heat a saute pan or frying pan over a high flame. Add butter, onions and chipotle chile.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  • When pan begins to sizzle, add the shrimp. Stir fry until shrimp are almost cooked, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, add the tequila and return it to the flame. Be careful when adding the tequila because it may flame up.
  • Cook the shrimp for another 2 minutes, add the cilantro, and remove the pan from the fire.
  • Taste the juice in the pan and season it with a salt and pepper.

CAMARONES BORRACHO



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Easy, nice dinner from down south. Until you've eaten mexican food by the pacific, sipping Tecate and watching the sun slip into the ocean, this will suffice till you get down south. I serve this with rice and a squeeze of lime for both the beer and the shrimp.

Provided by peachez

Categories     Weeknight

Time 4h2m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons silver tequila
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 serrano chili, stemmed & seeded
1/4 cup cilantro, no stems
3 garlic cloves
24 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Place marinade into a blender, puree till smooth, adjust seasonings and puree again if needed Place raw shrimp in a glass bowl, pour marinade over shrimp, stirring to coat Cover bowl and refrigerate mixture 4 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet on high heat till hot, add shrimp and marinade, tossing till shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes Serve on rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 541.1, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.8

TEQUILA SHRIMP (CAMARONES BORRACHOS) RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Tequila Shrimp (Camarones Borrachos) Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-2323

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
24 shrimp, peeled
1/4 c tequila
3 Roma tomatoes, diced (or can of diced tomates, drained)
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add shrimp and continue to saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add tequila and burn off the alcohol. Add the tomatoes and saute for another 3-4 minutes. Add lime juice when the shrimp is cooked half way. When shrimp is fully cooked, fold in the cilantro and avocado. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CAMARONES EMBARAZADOS (ADOBO GRILLED SHRIMP)



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Camarones embarazados translates to pregnant shrimp, but these crustaceans aren't necessarily carrying roe. The catchy name is a play on words: "en vara" means on a stick, and "asado" means roasted, and together, "en vara asado" sounds like "embarazado." These shrimp are soaked with an adobo that becomes a crunchy crust when grilled. This take on the dish, which spread from Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast of Mexico to beaches all over the country, combines guajillo chiles and chiles de árbol with the surprising addition of Mexican chocolate. The chocolate rounds out the sharpness of the adobo and provides a caramelized finish. Simmered extra adobo is delicious for dipping the shrimp hot off the coals.

Provided by Pati Jinich

Categories     seafood, skewers and kebabs, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ripe tomatoes
4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 to 3 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 scallions, white and light green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces Mexican chocolate (see Tip), grated
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, more for seasoning
2 pounds large head-on shrimp or headless shrimp, with or without shells
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the whole tomatoes, guajillo chiles, chiles de árbol and garlic cloves, and cover with water by an inch or two. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the tomatoes are very soft and their skins start to break, 8 to 10 minutes. (The chiles should rehydrate and plump up.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the solids to a blender, and add the scallions, oregano, allspice, cumin, thyme, vinegar, butter, Mexican chocolate and salt. (Discard the cooking water.) Purée until completely smooth, then scrape the adobo into a large bowl and let cool completely.
  • Place the shrimp in the bowl with the cooled adobo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to eat, take the shrimp out of the refrigerator. Prepare an outdoor charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and place on a sheet pan. If using head-on shrimp or shell-on shrimp, insert the skewer where the head meets the body, thread the skewer through the body while straightening it out, then push it out through the tail end. If using peeled shrimp, thread the skewer through the tops and bottoms of the shrimp without passing it through the length of the bodies. Once all are skewered, generously douse the shrimp with more adobo (reserve some for serving) and sprinkle a bit of salt on top.
  • Scrape the remaining adobo into a small saucepan or skillet and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape into a serving bowl and set aside.
  • Set the skewers on the hot grill grate. For head-on shrimp, cook, flipping once, until the shells have crisped, browned and achieved some charring, and the bodies have cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. For headless shell-on shrimp, grill for about 3 minutes per side, and for peeled shrimp, about 2 minutes per side. (If using a gas grill, close the lid between flips.)
  • Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve with the reserved adobo sauce and lime wedges. Let everyone eat by dipping the shrimp in the adobo sauce and squeezing fresh lime juice on top. The shrimp can be eaten in their entirety - heads, shells, tails and everything in between - or peeled.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp.
  • If you don't have tequila, you can substitute another type of clear liquor, such as vodka or white rum.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked through, but still slightly pink in the center.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

Camarones Borrachos, or Drunken Shrimp, is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are entertaining guests or simply looking for a quick and flavorful meal, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new shrimp recipe, give Camarones Borrachos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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