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Camarones Guisados a la Criolla (Dominican Stewed Shrimp)

Camarones guisados, delicious and authentic Dominican style shrimp stewed in tomato, peppers, and onion ready in under 30 minutes. 
Camarones Guisados Dominican Stewed Shrimp
5 from 8 votes
By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb shrimp 20-25 shrimp
  • ¼ tsp sazon
  • ¼ tsp adobo
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • ½ onion chopped
  • ¼ red bell pepper chopped
  • ¼ green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp sofrito
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 lime juice
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix shrimp with sazon and adobo. Set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add oil, tomato, onion, bell peppers, garlic, sofrito, tomato paste, and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are softened and create a paste.
  • Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add shrimp to the pot and mix. Cover with lid and cook for 10 minutes, or until shrimp is fully cooked and sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and add lime juice. Mix, garnish with cilantro, and serve. ¡Buen provecho!
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