Shrimp Enchilado

Name: Shrimp Enchilado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 pepper green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz can); 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup water

Large shrimp simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce with peppers and onions. A beloved Cuban comfort dish served over rice.

35 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 pepper green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz can)
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 pepper diced green bell pepper, cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz can), 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can), 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
6

Add 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined to the sauce and stir well. Cook for 6-8 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
7

Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over white rice.

Questions

How long does Shrimp Enchilado keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Shrimp Enchilado?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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