Camarones a La Criolla

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, diced

Bell pepper

1 medium, diced (any color)

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Tomatoes

3 medium, diced

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Lime juice

2 tablespoons

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and the mixture is aromatic.
4. Incorporate the shrimp into the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Allow the dish to rest for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
6. Serve hot over a bed of fluffy rice or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.