Camarones en Apuro Recipe (Colombian-Style Shrimp with Tomato Sauce)
Camarones en Apuro is a traditional Colombian dish from the Coast of the country and it is a simple and easy way to cook shrimp. It's a wonderful and delicious appetizer to serve when having company. In Colombia, it is usually served on a bed of Romaine lettuce with saltine crackers and lemon or lime
15 min4 servings303 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a medium sauce pan heat the olive oil, add the shrimp, onion powder, garlic powder, stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the bread crumbs, salt and pepper and stir well. Add the tomato sauce and lemon juice. Cook for about 3 more minutes.
- 3
Stir and serve over lettuce.
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