This shrimp picante is a traditional Peruvian dish that combines the freshness of shrimp with the intensity of yellow chilies. A creamy and flavorful stew served with yellow potatoes and boiled eggs.
The Shrimp Picante is a typical dish of Peruvian cuisine that combines the freshness of shrimp with the spiciness of yellow chilies.
This creamy and flavorful stew is traditionally served with yellow potatoes and boiled eggs, creating a unique combination of flavors and textures.
Shrimp Picante
Ingredients
2 kilograms of Shrimp
20 Yellow chilies
3 Slices of bread soaked in milk
2 Chopped tomatoes
2 Chopped onions
½ kilogram of Yellow potato
3 Boiled eggs
¼ kilogram of Nuts
2 tablespoons of Oil
3 Crushed garlic cloves
1 cup of Oil
1 pinch of Pepper
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the shrimp picante, the first step is to clean the shrimp and separate the tails from the heads.
Step 2 : Next, cook the shrimp heads in salted water for 3 minutes, puree them, and strain to obtain a concentrated liquid.
Step 3 : Then, puree the yellow chilies.
Step 4 : In a skillet with oil, sauté the onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
Step 5 : Season with salt and add the ground chili.
Step 6 : Afterward, add the cooking water from the shrimp heads, the bread soaked in milk, the pureed shrimp heads, and the raw shrimp tails.
Step 7 : Add ground nuts and adjust seasoning.
Step 8 : To serve, place the shrimp picante on a plate accompanied by boiled yellow potatoes and chopped boiled eggs.
Step 9 : It is recommended to serve this dish with white rice for a complete and delicious culinary experience.
