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June 6, 2025
Creole sauce is a richly flavorful tomato-based sauce that was introduced to Puerto Rican cuisine by the Spanish. In this version, the sauce comes together easily with the help of fresh Puerto Rican Sofrito and pantry staples. Add some shrimp, and you have yourself a quick and delicious weeknight meal. For a fancier presentation, you could split and butterfly the shrimp before cooking, but that’s totally optional. You could also substitute bite-size chunks of firm fish such as cod or snapper for the shrimp. Traditionally, Creole sauce is served on top of mofongo, a garlicky fried mashed green plantain dish. But we also enjoy it with white rice and fried ripe plantains. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Reina Gascon-Lopez.

Puerto Rican Shrimp with Creole Sauce (Camarones a la Criolla)

Puerto Rican Shrimp with Creole Sauce (Camarones a la Criolla)
Instructions
74.95 g
Carbs
4.03 g
Fat
27.11 g
Protein
794.57 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Fat
Low Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis 
Glycemic Index 7 Moderate
Glycemic Load 3 Low
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