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Charred Camarones and Queso Fresco
Mexican Free recipe

Charred Camarones and Queso Fresco

★★★★★ 4.3 (218 ratings)

Our Camarones leans on white onion and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished and Queso Fresco.

Prep
12 min
Cook
48 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb camarones
  • 3 cloves white onion
  • 1 tsp fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup lime
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp corn tortillas
  • 1 medium kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the camarones generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the camarones and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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