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Camarones Enchilados or Spicy Shrimp

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Maria

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp deveined
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 green pepper julienne
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of rice
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the rice per directions on the package. While rice is cooking prep the rest of the ingredients.
  • Remove shell from shrimp and clean well. If shrimp is not deveined make sure to remove vein.
  • On medium heat, heat up oil in a large saute pan then add the onions. Onions can be left as rings or you can cut them into half rings. Stir occasionally and cook until soft. Add the green peppers, the jalapenos and the garlic and stir until peppers are soft.
  • Add the tomato sauce then add the salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce come to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for about 4-5 minutes. While shrimp is cooking, if the sauce is too thick add 1/2 cup of water and continue cooking.
  • Remove shrimp from heat so as to not overcook. Serve the shrimp over rice.