shrimp in red sauce ( camarones enchilado)

Pembroke Pines, FL
Updated on May 14, 2012

The secret to this delicious dish, is the sauce.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 cans tomato sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon 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 cup green olives
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup sherry cooking wine
  • - salt/pepper to taste

How To Make shrimp in red sauce ( camarones enchilado)

  • Step 1
    saute the onions & peppers in the olive oil, then the garlic slices and the rest of the ingredients...let simmer 30 mins
  • Step 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.

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