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Easy Huatape Con Camarones

Huatape Con Camarones is a delightful shrimp in molé dish from Veracruz, Mexico. Here we present a quick and easy version of this often complex dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Mexican
Keyword: Gluten free, Mexican, shrimp
Yield: 2 Servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 5 Guajillo Chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 5 Morita Chiles
  • 1 Large Tomato cut into chunks
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Onion diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tbls Epazote
  • 1/4 Cup Masa
  • 10 Large Shrimp Peeled and Deveined

Instructions

  • Put the chiles and tomatoes in a small saucepan. Add chicken broth and water. Boil for 10 minutes.
  • Heat some oil in a small skillet. Add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Put the contents of both pans into the blender. Add the epazote and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce back into the small saucepan and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the masa and water together and let rest for at least 10 minutes. Increase the heat on the molé so it is bubbling and then slowly add the masa slurry to the molé while stirring. Cook as it thickens, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes. Plate right away.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3051IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg