Caldo de Camaron
Caldo de camaron is a vibrant shrimp soup that captures the essence of coastal cuisine. This hearty dish combines fresh shrimp with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a comforting experience perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests. With its delightful flavors, it’s an ideal option for family dinners or casual lunches. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, caldo de camaron is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, deveined
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4 cups fish broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili peppers (optional), sliced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, mincing garlic, dicing tomatoes, and cleaning the shrimp.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes and broth (or water). Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shrimp along with salt, pepper, and optional chili peppers. Cook until shrimp are pink (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before removing from heat.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with additional cilantro or lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg