Best 6 Camarones Enchilados Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight as we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of preparing the tantalizing dish known as "Camarones Enchilados." With its roots in Mexican cuisine, this delectable seafood extravaganza promises an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the art of creating this mouthwatering masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CAMARONES ENCHILADOS (PUERTO RICAN-STYLE CREOLE SHRIMP)



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Camarones enchilados translates roughly to ''deviled shrimp'' and should definitely not be confused with Mexican enchiladas, which are totally different! This is one of the very few Puerto Rican dishes with any heat. It's that heat that made this dish special for my mom and me, because unlike my dad (and most Puerto Ricans!) we both really love spice. So this is a meal my mom usually made just for the two of us to enjoy on the days when my dad was away.

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons capers
3 large bay leaves
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more for serving
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes and a generous pinch of salt and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, tomatoes, capers and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and cilantro and remove the bay leaves. Serve with the rice and more lime juice and cilantro.

ENCHILADO DE CAMARONES



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Provided by Herb Mesa

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine
1 (14-ounce) can peeled tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 small limes, cut into wedges
Hot sauce, to serve

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Saute until the onion and peppers are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the wine, tomatoes, and bay leaves and cook for 10 minutes more. Reduce the heat and add the shrimp. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Serve the shrimp mixture over the cooked brown rice and sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top. Serve the dish with lime wedges and hot sauce.

CUBAN SHRIMP CREOLE RECIPE (CAMARONES ENCHILADOS)



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A deliciously saucy and fragrant Cuban-style shrimp creole recipe (Camarones Enchilados) served over white rice. A simple 30-minute meal!

Provided by Jamie Silva

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions ((or 1 small onion, finely chopped))
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
3 cloves garlic (minced)
12 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry cooking wine or vino seco ((sub for vegetable stock))
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/3 cup sliced jarred red pimientos
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined (tails off, optional))

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, wine (or stock), vinegar, pimientos, bay leaf, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are fully cooked. Serve over rice or with veggies. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 390 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Protein 47.2 g, Fat 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 341 mg, Sodium 471 mg, Fiber 1.4 g, Sugar 2.2 g

CAMARONES ENCHILADOS - DEVILED SHRIMP



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This is one of the few Cuban dishes that is a little spicy, rather, it is redolent with garlic and tomatoes and the succulent flavor of fresh-caught shrimp. As all Cuban favorites, it is served with white rice and either ripe or green plantains. Add a green salad and garnish with some cilantro and you're good to go. Delicious!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup diced red pimiento
1/4 cup orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4-3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 cup chopped parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon soy sauce
hot sauce, a few splashes (optional)
2 cups fluffy white rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers, crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and soy sauce; sauté 4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes; cook 6 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporates, stirring frequently.
  • Add white wine and cook another minute or so.
  • Stir in shrimp and cook another 4 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently.
  • Remove shrimp mixture from heat.
  • Pour over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 1027.6, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 23.1

CAMARONES ENCHILADA CUBANA



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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon salt
3 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp
1 can tomato sauce (16 ounces)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 large onion chopped
1/2 large red bell pepper chopped
10 pimiento-stuffed olives
3 bay leaves
1 tablesppon fresh parsley minced
1/2 teasppon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup white wine (dry)

Steps:

  • 1. Mash the garlic and salt together in a small food processor. (or mortar and pestle) 2. In a large casserole dish, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook until they appear pin and remove them to a plate. 3. Add garlic and salt mixture to the casserole and stir. Add tomato sauce and ketchup and simmer for 1 minute. Add the onion, red pepper, olives, bay leaves, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper and chili powder and cook on low for another 3 minutes. Stir in wine and 1/2 cup of water. cook on low heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 3. Serve with rice.

CAMARONES A LA MEXICANA



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Reminds me of a Mexican shrimp and grits. A semi-spicy tomato sauce ladled over cilantro rice and topped with seasoned, fried shrimp. What about that doesn't sound amazing?

Provided by Brian Genest

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon salted butter, or as needed
⅓ medium white onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 medium Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw
2 cups chicken stock
½ medium white onion, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium lime, zested
3 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ bunch chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons salted butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, allspice, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to combine with the spices. Set aside for at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat and cook diced onion until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add 3 tomatoes and cook until beginning to break down, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken stock and puree using an immersion blender. Add remaining tomatoes, sliced onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer sauce on medium-low for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse rice in a mesh strainer. Run strainer under a faucet until the water runs clear. Shake the water off and let rice dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour a thin layer of vegetable oil in another pot and heat over medium heat. Add rice and lightly fry for 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and lime zest and cook for 1 minute. Strain oil out of the rice and return to the pot.
  • Add water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes. Toss with remaining lime juice and cilantro.
  • Melt butter in a separate pot and add shrimp. Saute shrimp until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Scoop some rice on a plate, ladle tomato sauce over it, and top with shrimp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 189.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 2606.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp. If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook very quickly, so it's important to not overcook them. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality enchilada sauce. The enchilada sauce is the key to the flavor of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sauce. You can either make your own enchilada sauce or buy a store-bought sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. You can top your camarones enchilados with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Camarones enchilados are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to enjoy shrimp, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give camarones enchilados a try. You won't be disappointed!

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