Cuban Enchilado Shrimp in Abundant Sauce

 

Cuban Enchilado Shrimp: Spicy Flavor and Tradition on Your Table

Are you ready to cook some truly Cuban-style enchilado shrimp? This Cuban recipe is perfect for lovers of intense flavors, a well-made sofrito, and a touch of heat that awakens the senses. A delicious option to surprise at home with something different.

🦐 Ingredients to Prepare Enchilado Shrimp

  • 4 pounds of cleaned shrimp
  • 1 large onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cans tomato sauce
  • 4 piquillo peppers
  • Hot sauce (to taste)
  • Ground black pepper
  • A few drops of lemon juice

 

 

👨‍🍳 How to Make Cuban Enchilado Shrimp

1. Prepare the ingredients

Peel the shrimp if they are not already cleaned. Cut the onion and peppers into medium pieces, and slice the garlic into thin strips.

2. Make the sofrito

In a large pot, heat the olive oil and first add the onion and peppers. When they are slightly golden, add the garlic and continue sautéing.

3. Add the seasonings

Add the salt, sugar, chopped piquillo peppers, and the teaspoon of paprika. Mix well so all the flavors blend together.

4. Add the sauce and the shrimp

Pour in one can of tomato sauce and raise the temperature. Add the shrimp and stir until they begin to take on their characteristic color. Add a few drops of lemon.

5. Add the wine and the spicy touch

Add the white wine and wait a few minutes until the alcohol evaporates. Then add the second can of tomato sauce, a pinch of black pepper, and hot sauce according to your taste.

6. Finish cooking

Add the finely chopped fresh parsley, adjust the salt if necessary, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes. Turn off the heat and cover the pot to let it rest before serving.

ℹ️ Additional Information

  • Yields: 8 servings
  • Preparation time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Fish & Seafood
  • Cuisine: Cuban

✅ Suggestions to Improve Your Recipe

  • Use fresh shrimp for a more intense and natural flavor.
  • You can substitute the white wine with seafood broth if you prefer it alcohol-free.
  • The heat is optional; adjust the amount to your preference.

📌 Suggested Tags

enchilado shrimp, Cuban recipe, seafood, shrimp with tomato, Creole cooking, spicy sauce, traditional Cuban food

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For the Spanish version, visit: Camarones Enchilados al Estilo Cubano: Sabor Delicioso y Fácil Confección.