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Camarones Rancheros

Camarones Rancheros: Quick & Spicy Shrimp Delight to Savor

Camarones Rancheros is a quick and flavorful shrimp dish that combines zesty sauce and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 208
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 20 oz Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust spice level
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
For the Sauce
  • 5 Roma Tomatoes chopped
  • ½ White Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Serrano Pepper chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder optional
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Large bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, season the shrimp with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook the shrimp for about 1 minute on each side.
  3. Reduce the heat and add the remaining olive oil; sauté sliced onion and chopped serrano pepper for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Add chopped Roma tomatoes, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, stir, cover, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately with warm tortillas or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh shrimp and don't rush cooking to avoid tough shrimp. Adjust spice according to your preference.

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