Camarones Enchilados
Camarones Enchilados is a vibrant Cuban shrimp dish where plump shrimp are simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce infused with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and oregano. It's a staple of Cuban home cooking, often served over white rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of lean protein from the shrimp, with moderate fat from cooking oil and a balanced amount of carbs primarily from the sauce vegetables. A typical serving provides around 300-350 calories, along with important minerals like selenium and vitamin B12.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Selenium | 48 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a perfect example of Cuba's 'comida criolla' (creole cooking), blending Spanish cooking techniques with Caribbean ingredients and flavors. Nutritionally, the tomato and pepper base is a great source of the antioxidant lycopene, which becomes more bioavailable when cooked.
