Camarones En Salsa Criolla Con Coco Recipe
Shrimp sautéed in criolla sauce and coconut milk, served with rice, fried plantains, and salad
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Ingredients
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Camarones en Salsa Criolla
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add tomatoes and spices
Stir in the chopped tomato, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes until the tomatoes have softened.
- 3
Cook the shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add coconut milk
Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Garnish
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
