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Camarones en Salsa de Crema Picante (Spicy Shrimp in Cream Sauce)

This shrimp in cream sauce is rich and creamy and takes only about 30 minutes to make. Bright and full of flavor, this dish is quick enough for a weeknight meal, but it’s also sophisticated enough for a dinner party.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 564 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen extra large shrimp in shells
  • taco seasoning mix
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 3 small tomatillos husks removed, rinsed, quartered
  • ½ cup crema mexicana
  • ½ cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • Handful snipped fresh cilantro
  • whole wheat spaghetti 125 g per person

Instructions

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  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. Sprinkle taco seasoning over shrimp to your liking.
  2. In a griddle pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook for 3 minutes on each side and set aside.
  3. In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat and add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatillo and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until tender.
  4. Stir in crema, enchilada sauce, cooked shrimp, and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for about 5 minutes or until cream sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in cilantro.
  5. Serve over whole wheat pasta or rice.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts does not include pasta. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 564kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 88g (176%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 1308mg (436%) Sodium 4375mg (182%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 362IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 504mg (50%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 564

% Daily Value*

Calories 564kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 88g 176%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 1308mg 436%
Sodium 4375mg 182%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 362IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 504mg 50%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.