Name: Camarones a la Criolla (Shrimp in Creole Sauce)
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced; 3 large cloves garlic, grated; 3 tablespoons sofrito (see Associated Recipe); 1 teaspoon paprika; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes; 4 pitted green olives, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 16 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 24 shrimp); 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 3 cups hot cooked brown rice; 1 avocado, sliced

Camarones a la Criolla (Shrimp in Creole Sauce)

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Channel the flavors of Puerto Rican cooking by simmering shrimp in a rich tomato sauce laced with cumin, oregano, sofrito and garlic. Known as salsa criolla, this sauce comes together easily and can be used to cook a variety of meats and seafood.

Wendy Lopez

Published on May 13, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
3 large cloves garlic, grated
3 tablespoons sofrito (see Associated Recipe)
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
4 pitted green olives, chopped
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
16 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 24 shrimp)
½ teaspoon ground pepper
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 avocado, sliced

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic, sofrito, paprika, oregano and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, olives, bay leaves and salt. Slowly mix in water; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove and discard bay leaves. Stir in pepper. Divide rice among 4 bowls and top with the shrimp mixture and avocado.

Ali Redmond

Associated Recipe

Sofrito

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

521	Calories
17g	Fat
58g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3/4 cup rice, 6 shrimp & 1/4 avocado
Calories 521
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 58g	21%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 32g	64%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 183mg	61%
Vitamin A 3270IU	65%
Vitamin C 60mg	67%
Vitamin E 3mg	22%
Folate 75mcg	19%
Vitamin K 30mcg	25%
Sodium 522mg	23%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 6mg	33%
Magnesium 123mg	29%
Potassium 1370mg	29%
Zinc 3mg	27%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.