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Pacific CoastIntermediate

Encocado de Camarón

Shrimp in Coconut Sauce

Encocado de Camarón is listed in Seafood for Pacific Coast. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.

Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minTotal: 40 minServes 4Intermediate

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Reduce coconut milk with hogao, sweet pepper, and achiote for 12–15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Season shrimp with lime, salt, and pepper and add them to the bubbling sauce.

  3. 3

    Cook for 3–5 minutes until just opaque.

  4. 4

    Remove from the heat immediately to prevent toughening.

  5. 5

    Finish with herbs and serve with plain rice, coconut rice, or patacones.

Ingredient Substitutions

Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.

At a Glance

CategorySeafood
RegionPacific Coast
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time25 min
Total Time40 min
YieldServes 4
DifficultyIntermediate

Tags

#seafood#pacific#shrimp#coconut#afro-colombian

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Equipment Needed

  • Large Sauté Pan

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