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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Sinaloense Mar y Tierra

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Cerdo con Camarones

Cultural Context

Originating from coastal regions of Mexico, Cerdo con Camarones is a delightful dish that marries the rich flavors of pork with the freshness of shrimp. Traditionally enjoyed in family gatherings, it showcases the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexican cuisine, emphasizing the use of local ingredients. Today, variations can be found across Mexico and beyond, often adapted to include different spices and vegetables.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 gr de espaldilla de cerdo o res
250 gr de camarones
3 tomates
media cebolla
2 dientes de ajo
un chile serrano
un chile Poblano
cilantro
sal
pimienta
aceite vegetal o manteca de cerdo
un poco de agua
frijoles refritos
papas fritas
un chile guajillo
una cda de mantequilla

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is a lean protein option, while tofu is a plant-based alternative.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Turkey is lower in fat, and pork loin is a less expensive cut.

1

Cook the pork shoulder in a pan with oil or lard until browned.

2

Add chopped onions, garlic, and serrano chili to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

3

Incorporate diced tomatoes and poblano chili, cooking until softened.

4

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.

5

Season with salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro.

6

Serve with refried beans and fried potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Pork with ShrimpCerdo a la Veracruzana

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