Camarones guisados, or camarones a la criolla, is an easy-to-make stewed shrimp recipe and a favorite from Montecristi, my home region. Serve these shrimp in their hearty and flavorful tomato sauce with any of the lovely dishes we suggest and see how tasty they are.
By - Reviewed: . Original: Dec 27, 2010
Why we ❤️ it
If I could eat shrimp every day, I would probably do, and very often I would serve them in as Camarones Guisados. How can a dish so simple and easy taste so delicious? One of those life mysteries.
I assure you that I am not alone in my love and adoration for this dish. You go to any part of the country and you find them. In fact, one of my favorite restaurants to order it is in … Bonao! You can't be further from the sea in this country. This is as flavorful made with Montecristi shrimp (my small town by the sea) as it is with Sanchez's, where the most popular shrimp from the Dominican Republic come from.
What's camarones guisados?
Stewed shrimp is not just Dominican food. It is a common dish throughout Latin America, with different touches depending on the taste of each country. Those most similar to ours are Puerto Rico's, which I loved when I tried them in San Juan years ago. There is also a Cuban version.
Along with Locrio de camarones (rice with shrimp), Camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp), and Asopao de camarones (rice and shrimp pottage), this is one of our favorite ways to serve shrimp.
Camarones guisados (stewed shrimp).
Serving suggestions
You can serve stewed shrimp with white rice, or Moro de guandules, and/or Tostones, I also love it with rice and corn. And of course, some avocado slices are always great.
If you want to add a special touch, I love Arepitas de yuca, or Arepitas de maíz to complete a great meal.
Top tips
- Picking the shrimp: We typically use raw peeled shrimp from coastal towns around the country (Sanchez shrimp are the most famous). Use whatever shrimp you have on hand, but preferably raw and medium-sized.
- Herbs: If you like, you can garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro at the end.
- More options: The most "daring" thing I've seen is someone adding hot sauce or Agrio de naranja, but that's not very common. And if you want to try a crazy-good version of Camarones guisados with coconut, we have a recipe.
About our recipe
To make these shrimps in tomato sauce you don't need a Ph.D., it's easier than that, as we Dominicans say.
Another good thing about these Dominican shrimp dishes is that although there will be some small variations among the recipes of each home, in the end, the result is almost the same.
Video
Recipe
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Camarones Guisados [Video+Recipe] Stewed Shrimp a la Criolla
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 plum tomato, cut into cubes or 1 doz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 bell pepper, cut into small pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 pound shrimp (large, uncooked and peeled), [0.9 kg]
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt, (or more, to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground), (or more, to taste)
Instructions
1. Cook
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Cook the tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic stirring frequently.Add tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Cook over low heat until the vegetables are cooked through.
2. Add shrimp
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn bright pink.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve
Remove from heat, and serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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