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Chupe de Camarones

Chupe de camarones is one of the most emblematic dishes of the Peruvian, Mexican and Chilean cuisines based on shrimps.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chilean

Ingredients

  • 20 oz. large prawns
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh cream
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 4 lices white bread , without crust
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 large onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • ½ red bell pepper , diced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper , diced
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 oz. grated queso mantecoso , Chilean butter cheese
  • Merkén , chilean chili powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, place the slices of bread, soak them in milk and add half the cream. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180°C).
  3. In a large skillet with high sides, pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over high heat.
  4. Add onion, garlic and yellow and red bell peppers.
  5. Lower the heat and sauté the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the onion becomes translucent.
  6. Add the prawns, season with salt and mix.
  7. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of merkén according to taste and sauté for about 3 minutes over medium to high heat, stirring frequently.
  8. Add the lemon juice, white wine, remaining cream and 3 tablespoons of grated queso mantecoso.
  9. Add the soaked bread and gently mix everything together. Check the seasoning and rectify if necessary.
  10. Spread the mixture in an oven dish or 4 individual dishes previously greased with olive oil.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining queso mantecoso over the entire surface and bake. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese browns.
  12. Serve the hot chupe de camarones immediately, garnished with cilantro and a few prawns.