Camarones Gratinados

Our Camarones Gratinados are a delectable Latin American dish, featuring succulent shrimp enveloped in a spicy tomato sauce topped with melted cheese and cooked to perfection, creating a rich and indulgent seafood delight.

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CourseMain Course

CuisineMexican

KeywordShrimp

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings people

Calories436kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. raw shrimp peeled and deveined
1/2 stick butter
4 garlic cloves minced
4 large tomatoes blended
1/2 white or yellow onion chopped
8 oz. Monterrey jack cheese
1 chile serrano, seeds removed and minced Add more or less according to taste

Instructions

Have all ingredients ready as this cooks quickly.
Heat skillet over medium high heat. Using paper towels, pat the shrimp to remove as much moisture as possible. Add butter and oil to hot pan. Add shrimp (in a single layer) and garlic. Sear 1 minute per side to lightly brown. The shrimp should not be fully cooked. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside in covered bowl.
To your pan, add 1/2 tablespoon oil, chopped onion and sauté until onion is translucent. Add chopped chile serrano, pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and blended tomato. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over medium low heat 5 - 10 minutes.
Add partially cooked shrimp to the salsa and cook an additional 2 minutes. Turn heat off. Top shrimp with shredded cheese and cover the pan and let rest 5 minutes allowing the cheese to melt.
Serve with garlic toasted bollios or French bread.

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