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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Seafood » Arroz Caldoso De Camarones (shrimp Soupy Rice)

    Arroz Caldoso de Camarones (Shrimp Soupy Rice)

    Jun 8, 2018 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 5 Comments

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    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.

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    Arroz Caldoso de Camarones (Shrimp Soupy Rice)

    Erica Dinho
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons of butter
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped
    • ½ cup grated carrot
    • ½ 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

    Instructions
     

    • 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,½ cup of water, shrimp and peas.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

    Notes

    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.
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    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.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Belinda @zomppa

      June 08, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      Total comfort food!!

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    2. Linda

      June 09, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I will make this.

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      • Celia

        March 02, 2023 at 4:16 pm

        I am not Colombian but I made this asopão with shrimp today and it was delicious. Thank you for the recipe.

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    3. Michael

      June 12, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      How many does this serve?

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      • Erica Dinho

        June 13, 2018 at 9:35 am

        5 stars
        4 to 6

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