Camarones Enchilados (Spicy Shrimp Stew)

Ingredients

• For the Shrimp Stew:
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 0.5 onion, diced 🧅
• 1 bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 🍅
• 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
• 0.5 cup seafood or vegetable broth 🍲
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice) 🔥
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano 🌿
• Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tsp sugar (to balance acidity) ✨
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• For Serving:
• 2 cups white rice, cooked 🍚
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced 🥑 (optional)
• Lime wedges 🍋

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
2. 2In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. 🌿🔥
3. 32️⃣ Build the Flavor
4. 4Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Then add tomato sauce, broth, cumin, paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes. 🍅✨
5. 53️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
6. 6Add the shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and opaque. 🌶️🔥
7. 74️⃣ Final Touches
8. 8Stir in Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro. 🍋🌿
9. 95️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
10. 10Spoon the shrimp stew over fluffy white rice and serve with avocado slices and lime wedges for extra zest! 🍚🥑