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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Camarones En Apuro (colombian-style Shrimp With Tomato Sauce)

    Camarones en Apuro (Colombian-Style Shrimp with Tomato Sauce)

    Feb 19, 2011 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 14 Comments

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    This shrimp with tomato sauce recipe is full of flavor and easy to make. You can serve it as an appetizer, lunch or dinner.

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    What is Camarones en Apuro?

    It is a traditional Colombian dish from the Coast of the country. It is a simple and easy way to cook shrimp. It's a wonderful and delicious appetizer to serve when having company. In Colombia, it is usually served on a bed of Romaine lettuce with saltine crackers and lemon or lime wedges on the side, but I served mine with crostini and I loved it!

    All you need is a few pantry staples and you can enjoy this shrimp dish in less than 30 minutes.

    What You'll Need to Make this Recipe

    Shrimp: You need uncooked shrimp for this recipe. You can buy it peeled and deveined.

    Spices: Onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

    Olive oil:

    Bread crumbs: You can use panko or regular bread crumbs for this dish.

    Tomato sauce and lime or lemon juice for flavor.

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    Camarones en Apuro Recipe (Colombian-Style Shrimp with Tomato Sauce)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 303 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ pounds uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ⅓ cup bread crumbs
    • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
    • 3 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium sauce pan heat the olive oil, add the shrimp, onion powder, garlic powder, stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
    • Add the bread crumbs, salt and pepper and stir well. Add the tomato sauce and lemon juice. Cook for about 3 more minutes.
    • Stir and serve over lettuce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 1465mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 710IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Simply Life

      February 19, 2011 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      oh wow, I would order this in a restaurant!

      Reply
    2. Mari's Cakes

      February 19, 2011 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      Hola Ericka,

      These shrimp look great! I'll take a look at your friend's blog. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
    3. Belinda @zomppa

      February 19, 2011 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Looks like I found my Sunday meal!

      Reply
    4. Chef E

      February 19, 2011 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, I love shrimp and have been craving it so much, so I am going to make this! Any excuse to make shrimp!

      Reply
    5. Sharon @ Fun and Life

      February 19, 2011 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Shrimps look delicious! 😀 I would probably add some chilli to them as well because I like it spicy, but the colour is fabulous!

      Reply
    6. Ivy

      February 20, 2011 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      Love shrimps and think that this would also be great on pasta.

      Reply
    7. norma

      February 20, 2011 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      los camarones se ven deliciosos and now i am going to visit your vegetarian friend...thanks!

      Reply
    8. wizzythestick

      February 20, 2011 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely shrimp and although I'm a meat lover I love cooking vegetarian side too so thanks for the link

      Reply
    9. Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

      February 21, 2011 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious!

      Reply
    10. Ziho

      February 22, 2011 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      Qué rico se ve!

      Gracias!

      Reply
    11. Ruby

      February 22, 2011 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, for this recipe do you buy frozen shrimp or fresh ones?

      Reply
      • Erica

        February 23, 2011 at 12:20 am

        5 stars
        Ruby- I used fresh shrimp, but you can use frozen!

        Reply
    12. jt1120

      March 01, 2011 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      Loved this as well, but would have liked a bit more heat to it. The tomato sauce gave it some flavor but I wanted some kick. Any suggestions on making this a little spicier?

      Reply
      • Erica

        March 01, 2011 at 6:20 pm

        5 stars
        JT- Add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce!

        Reply

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