Description
A simple yet flavorful Peruvian shrimp recipe that is quick to make and packed with delicious Aji Amarillo paste, garlic, and lime juice.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Aji Amarillo paste (or substitute with mild chili paste)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
- Add Flavor: Add garlic and Aji Amarillo paste, cook until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp and broth, cook until pink and opaque.
- Finish: Stir in lime juice and cilantro, serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Adjust Aji Amarillo amount to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
