Puerto Rican Sofrito Shrimp

Puerto Rican Sofrito Shrimp 

Ingredients

1 24-ounce package fresh frozen large shrimp

1 clove garlic

¼ cup onion

3 tablespoons olive oil

For the sauce:

Half of a medium onion

Half of a green pepper, seeded

1 clove of garlic

10 sprigs of cilantro

½ cup tomato sauce

1 packet of Sazón Goya*

Instructions

In a blender, make the sofrito sauce by adding the onion, green pepper, garlic, cilantro, sazón, and tomato sauce and blending until smooth.

In a large skillet, sauté the garlic and onion in the olive oil until the onion is translucent and soft.

Add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp is pink all the way through.

Pour the sauce on top of the shrimp, mix together, and simmer for about 5 minutes, letting the sauce seep into the shrimp.

Serve on rice with a side of vegetables or plantains for an authentic Puerto Rican meal.

Notes

*Sazón is basically saffron with more seasoning. You can find it in the ethnic aisle at your local grocery store. It adds extra flavor and the bright red color that everyone loves about this dish.