Camarones Recipe

Inspired by CHICA Miami

Time30m

Serves4

Shrimp, Tomato, Cucumber, Lime, Jicama, Fried Saltines

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large bowl, rinse the shrimp under cold water. Peel and devein the shrimp, removing the shells and tails. Pat them dry with paper towels.
2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small cubes. Peel the jicama and cut it into thin strips. Set all chopped vegetables aside.
3
Juice the Limes
Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl, discarding the seeds. Set the lime juice aside.

4
Cook the Shrimp
In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool.

5
Fry the Saltines
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the saltine crackers in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

6
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and jicama. Pour the lime juice over the mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
7
Serve
Serve the shrimp mixture on a plate, accompanied by the fried saltines. Enjoy your refreshing Camarones dish!