Tallarines Con Camarones Recipe
Introduction
Tallarines con camarones or shrimp noodles is a popular dish in Latin American countries, especially in Peru. It is an easy and flavorful recipe, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The dish consists of spaghetti noodles cooked with shrimp and a spicy tomato sauce. The sauce is made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili pepper, and a few other spices. This recipe is perfect for those who love spicy food.Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 lb spaghetti noodles
- 1 lb shrimp
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Spaghetti Noodles
Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the noodles and set them aside.Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.Step 3: Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, sauté the garlic, onions, and red bell pepper until they are tender. Add the can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Stir the ingredients until they are well combined. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes or until it thickens.Step 4: Combine the Noodles, Shrimp, and Sauce
Add the spaghetti noodles and cooked shrimp to the skillet with the sauce. Toss the ingredients until everything is well coated in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the noodles are heated through.Step 5: Serve and Garnish
Serve the tallarines con camarones hot with a wedge of lime and fresh cilantro for garnish.Nutrition
The following nutrition information is based on a serving size of 1 cup of tallarines con camarones:- Calories: 420
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
- Sodium: 850mg
- Potassium: 520mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 6g