Camarones en Adobo

Camarones en Adobo is a flavorful Mexican seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp marinated in a rich, smoky adobo sauce. This dairy-free delight is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, served alongside rice or tortillas.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Dried guajillo chilies - 3
• Dried ancho chilies - 2
• Garlic cloves - 4 (minced)
• Onion - 1 small (chopped)
• Tomato - 1 medium (chopped)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Water - 1 cup

Steps

1. Soak the dried guajillo and ancho chilies in warm water for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain and remove seeds.
2. In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped tomato, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach a sauce-like consistency.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the adobo sauce and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat them in the adobo sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in antioxidants from chilies and tomatoes, promoting overall health.

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