Camarones a La Tica
Camarones a la Tica is a popular Costa Rican dish that features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich and creamy sauce. It's a perfect main course for seafood lovers.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cilantro - For garnish
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Tomato sauce - 1 cup
- Shrimp - 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Red bell pepper - 1, chopped
- Onions - 1 large, chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, onions, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the camarones a la tica garnished with fresh cilantro.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
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