Spicy Salvadoran Shrimp Stir-Fry (Salteado Picante de Camarones Salvadoreño)
This Salteado Picante de Camarones Salvadoreño (Spicy Salvadoran Shrimp Stir-Fry) is a flavorful and spicy dish that is popular in Salvadoran cuisine. It's a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables and spices. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Serve the Salteado Picante de Camarones Salvadoreño with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large skillet Cutting board Sharp knife Wooden spoon
Tools
Lime squeezer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Salteado Picante de Camarones Salvadoreño over steamed rice or with warm tortillas.
Tips & tricks
For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper with the bell peppers.
Cost
$20