This Arroz Caldoso de Camarones (Shrimp Soupy Rice) is quick and very easy to make. It can usually be made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner, satisfying, comforting and absolutely delicious.
Arroz Caldoso is also know as Asopao in other Latin American countries and Spain. This soupy rice is a thick and comforting dish made with rice, vegetables and a choice of poultry or seafood. Every country and every family has their own version of the dish. This is my aunt’s recipe, and she always make hers with shrimp. I love topping my Arroz Caldoso de Camarones with lime juice and diced avocado.
Cook’s Note: If you don’t have shrimp stock for this recipe, simmer the shrimp shells in water with 1 onion and 2 peeled carrots for about 30 minutes.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 3 cups shrimp stock
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- Salt and ground pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic, onion, red bell pepper and grated carrots. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes,1/2 cup of water, shrimp and peas.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Belinda @zomppa says
Total comfort food!!
Linda says
Yummy! I will make this.
Michael says
How many does this serve?
Erica Dinho says
4 to 6