Best 9 Enchilado De Camerones Shrimp In Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Enchilado de Camarones, also known as Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce, is a classic Mexican dish that tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant flavors and aromatic sauce. This delectable dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich and flavorful red pepper sauce, creating a culinary masterpiece that is both visually appealing and incredibly delicious.

The secret behind this dish's extraordinary taste lies in the careful selection of ingredients and the meticulous preparation methods. Fresh, plump shrimp are marinated in a blend of spices and aromatic herbs, infusing them with a delightful depth of flavor. The red pepper sauce, made from a combination of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and a hint of chili peppers, provides a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and smokiness.

This article presents a collection of Enchilado de Camarones recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this beloved dish. From the traditional recipe that stays true to its Mexican roots to modern variations that incorporate contemporary culinary techniques, there's a recipe here to suit every palate and preference.

In one recipe, succulent shrimp are sautéed with aromatic vegetables, then simmered in a velvety red pepper sauce infused with chipotle peppers for an extra layer of smokiness. Another recipe showcases a delightful combination of shrimp and crab, cooked in a creamy red pepper sauce and topped with a medley of melted cheeses for an indulgent and decadent experience.

For those seeking a lighter and healthier version, a recipe features shrimp cooked in a zesty red pepper sauce made with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and a touch of lime juice, resulting in a vibrant and refreshing dish.

The article also includes a vegetarian-friendly recipe that replaces shrimp with tender zucchini and bell peppers, creating a colorful and flavorful dish that's perfect for meatless meals. Each recipe provides detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photos to guide home cooks through the preparation process and ensure a successful culinary journey.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAMARONES ENCHILADOS (PUERTO RICAN-STYLE CREOLE SHRIMP)



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Camarones enchilados translates roughly to ''deviled shrimp'' and should definitely not be confused with Mexican enchiladas, which are totally different! This is one of the very few Puerto Rican dishes with any heat. It's that heat that made this dish special for my mom and me, because unlike my dad (and most Puerto Ricans!) we both really love spice. So this is a meal my mom usually made just for the two of us to enjoy on the days when my dad was away.

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons capers
3 large bay leaves
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more for serving
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes and a generous pinch of salt and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, tomatoes, capers and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and cilantro and remove the bay leaves. Serve with the rice and more lime juice and cilantro.

CUBAN SHRIMP CREOLE (ENCHILADO DE CAMARONES)



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Provided by Coco and Ash

Categories     dinner     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
half of a medium onion diced finely ((about 1/2 cup))
half of a green bell pepper diced finely ((about 1/2 cup))
4 large garlic cloves - minced
8 ounce can of tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white wine
1/3 cup green Spanish olives ((plus a tablespoon of the brine))
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 heaping teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 and 1/2 pounds medium sized shrimp ((peeled, deveined, and tail-off))

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add in the olive oil, onions, and green peppers. Sauté until the onions and peppers soften.
  • Add in the garlic and 2 tablespoons from the can of tomato sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the remaining tomato sauce, water, white wine, olives, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  • After the 5 minutes, add in the shrimp and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately over white rice.

SHRIMP IN RED SAUCE ( CAMARONES ENCHILADO)



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The secret to this delicious dish, is the sauce.

Provided by Monika Rosales

Categories     Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 can(s) tomato sauce
1 can(s) diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp tomatoe paste
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 small red pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/2 c green olives
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 tsp oregano
1 c sherry cooking wine
salt/pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. saute the onions & peppers in the olive oil, then the garlic slices and the rest of the ingredients...let simmer 30 mins
  • 2. place the shrimp in a paper towel to absorb the moisture....put the shrimp in the pot,stir,cover and turn off the heat, wait 5 mins and stir again until shrimp change color and curl up... do not over cook, as the shrimp will be tough.

ENCHILADO DE CAMARONES



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Provided by Herb Mesa

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine
1 (14-ounce) can peeled tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 small limes, cut into wedges
Hot sauce, to serve

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Saute until the onion and peppers are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the wine, tomatoes, and bay leaves and cook for 10 minutes more. Reduce the heat and add the shrimp. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Serve the shrimp mixture over the cooked brown rice and sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top. Serve the dish with lime wedges and hot sauce.

CUBAN SHRIMP CREOLE (ENCHILADO DE CAMARONES)



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This Cuban shrimp creole recipe (enchilado de camarones) is shrimp, peppers, and onions tossed in a delicious spiced red sauce.

Provided by Julie Maestre

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 onion (finely diced )
1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced )
1/2 green bell pepper (finely diced )
3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp sazon
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp capers
2 tsp hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Begin by peeling and deveining the shrimp and chopping the veggies. In a large skillet, add some oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes or translucent.
  • Stir in the fresh minced garlic, sazon, oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 20 seconds.
  • Add the white wine and let the wine reduce by half, this should take 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, reduce the heat to low, and let the sauce come to a simmer. Stir in the shrimp, capers, and hot sauce. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Check for seasoning and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 572 mg, Sodium 2782 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ENCHILADO DE CAMERONES (SHRIMP IN RED PEPPER SAUCE)



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Make and share this Enchilado De Camerones (Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Cuban

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika, preferable smoked
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt
3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more for serving
8 small whole wheat tortillas, warmed
sliced avocado, for serving
chipotle hot sauce, for serving
queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat.
  • Saute onions and peppers until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cook, while stirring, for 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Add cilantro, wine, capers, and tomatoes (breaking up with hands).
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and lime juice and cook until shrimp is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve with warmed tortillas, sliced avocado, chipotle flavored hot sauce, and crumbled cheese.

CAMARONES A LA MEXICANA



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Reminds me of a Mexican shrimp and grits. A semi-spicy tomato sauce ladled over cilantro rice and topped with seasoned, fried shrimp. What about that doesn't sound amazing?

Provided by Brian Genest

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon salted butter, or as needed
⅓ medium white onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 medium Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw
2 cups chicken stock
½ medium white onion, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium lime, zested
3 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ bunch chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons salted butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, allspice, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to combine with the spices. Set aside for at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat and cook diced onion until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add 3 tomatoes and cook until beginning to break down, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken stock and puree using an immersion blender. Add remaining tomatoes, sliced onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer sauce on medium-low for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse rice in a mesh strainer. Run strainer under a faucet until the water runs clear. Shake the water off and let rice dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour a thin layer of vegetable oil in another pot and heat over medium heat. Add rice and lightly fry for 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and lime zest and cook for 1 minute. Strain oil out of the rice and return to the pot.
  • Add water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes. Toss with remaining lime juice and cilantro.
  • Melt butter in a separate pot and add shrimp. Saute shrimp until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Scoop some rice on a plate, ladle tomato sauce over it, and top with shrimp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 189.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 2606.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL (COCTEL DE CAMARONES ESTILO MEXICANO)



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I prepare this refreshing shrimp cocktail for my family a lot during the hot summer days. Being a Mexican family, we always add Mexican hot sauce (such as Valentina® or Tapatio®) and serve with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and tomato juice cocktail so it can be ready after only chilling 1 hour in the fridge. Top with additional hot sauce and avocado slices if desired. Enjoy!

Provided by Mexican Sweetheart

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup Spanish onion, chopped
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 pound chilled cooked medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ cups chilled tomato and clam juice cocktail (such as Clamato®)
1 cup chilled ketchup (such as Heinz®)
1 bunch fresh cilantro - stems discarded and leaves chopped
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Valentina®)
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped

Steps:

  • Mix onion with lime juice in a small bowl and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss shrimp, roma tomatoes, cucumber, celery, jalapeno, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk tomato and clam juice cocktail, ketchup, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce in a separate bowl; stir dressing into shrimp mixture. Gently fold in avocados. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 221.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 2625.8 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

CAMARONES ENCHILADOS - DEVILED SHRIMP



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This is one of the few Cuban dishes that is a little spicy, rather, it is redolent with garlic and tomatoes and the succulent flavor of fresh-caught shrimp. As all Cuban favorites, it is served with white rice and either ripe or green plantains. Add a green salad and garnish with some cilantro and you're good to go. Delicious!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup diced red pimiento
1/4 cup orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4-3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 cup chopped parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon soy sauce
hot sauce, a few splashes (optional)
2 cups fluffy white rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers, crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and soy sauce; sauté 4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes; cook 6 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporates, stirring frequently.
  • Add white wine and cook another minute or so.
  • Stir in shrimp and cook another 4 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently.
  • Remove shrimp mixture from heat.
  • Pour over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 1027.6, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 23.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To make the sauce, use a variety of red peppers, such as ancho, guajillo, and pasilla. This will give the sauce a complex flavor.
  • Toast the spices before adding them to the sauce. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the shrimp enchilados with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Shrimp enchilados in red pepper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with red peppers, spices, and tomatoes. The enchilados are then filled with the shrimp and cheese and baked until golden brown. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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