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shrimp in red sauce ( camarones enchilado)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Monika Rosales
Pembroke Pines, FL

The secret to this delicious dish, is the sauce.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp in red sauce ( camarones enchilado)

  • 2 lb
    uncooked large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 can
    tomato sauce
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomatoe paste
  • 1/2 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 md
    green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 sm
    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

How To Make shrimp in red sauce ( camarones enchilado)

  • 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.
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