Camarones Istmeños Recipe
sautéed shrimp with chile de ajo, creamy corn and rice
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Ingredients
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Camarones Istmeños Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chiles
Soak the guajillo chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain and blend with 1 cup of water until smooth.
- 2
Sauté the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
- 3
Add the Chile de Ajo Sauce
Pour the blended guajillo chile sauce over the shrimp. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and coated with the sauce.
- 4
Prepare the Creamy Corn
In a separate saucepan, combine the corn kernels and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until creamy, or leave it chunky if preferred.
- 5
Combine and Serve
Serve the sautéed shrimp over a bed of cooked rice, drizzled with the creamy corn sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
