PICANTE DE CAMARONES / Spicy Shrimps with Ají Sauce

PICANTE DE CAMARONES / Spicy Shrimps with Ají Sauce

Ingredients :

1 ½ k (3 lb 5 oz) shrimp shelled and deveined

2 white onions, finely chopped

3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 tablespoons ají amarillo fresco / fresh yellow aji (chili) blended with o

4 slices of white bread, without crust

3 cups cream

½ cup dry white wine

½ teaspoon tarragon

1 teaspoon thyme

Salt

Pepper

1 tablespoon flour (optional)

Preparation:

Cook shrimp in boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes or until they turn red. Remove from pan. Drain and set aside.

Sauté onions in butter and oil until they are crystal clear. Add tarragon, thyme, ají and wine. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, add cream. If a thicker sauce is desired, dilute flour in ¼ cup water and add it to the boiling sauce, while stirring.

Add shrimp and correct seasoning..

Serve with white rice.

4 servings