Camarones Guisados (Stewed Shrimp)
Camarones Guisados is a popular seafood dish in the Dominican and across Latin America. These stewed shrimp are cooked in a tomato sauce and are ready to serve in 30 minutes. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs jumbo shrimp cleaned and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup red onion sliced
- ½ cup bell pepper sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon granulated vegetable bouillon
- ½ cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Season shrimp with oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers, garlic and granulated bouillon. Cook until onions become translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce and let cook for another 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir to combine. Cook for about 15 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- Camarones Guisados is best served straight away, but any leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop.
- You can easily add other veggies to this stewed shrimp. Carrots and mushrooms are both great additions.
- Take care not to overcook the shrimp, as it can become chewy.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 756IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg