Description
Creamy Camarones Culichi is a delightful shrimp dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, velvety sauce that is both comforting and indulgent. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering an explosion of flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 2 green chile peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: peel and devein the shrimp, chop the onions and garlic, and dice the tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add shrimp to the skillet along with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth followed by diced tomatoes and green chiles. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat slightly and stir in heavy cream; let simmer for another 3-4 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice over the dish and adding chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 712mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Substitute frozen shrimp if necessary, but fresh is preferred for optimal flavor. Feel free to customize by adding bell peppers or adjusting spice levels.