Asopao de Camarones
Asopao de camarones is a delicious Puerto Rican dish, often described as a cross between a soup and a stew. It's made with shrimp, rice, and a flavorful broth that is infused with a variety of spices and herbs.
Ingredients
For the Sofrito -Aromatic Base
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper red or green, chopped
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Asopao
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 cups chicken or seafood broth preferably homemade
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper red or green
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup sliced green olives optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sofrito:
- In a food processor, combine the onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, cilantro, oregano, cumin, and paprika. Pulse until you have a thick paste.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sofrito and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture begins to turn golden and fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Add the shrimp to the pot with the sofrito and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set them aside.
- Prepare the Rice:
- Add the rice to the pot with the remaining sofrito and stir to coat the rice with the mixture.
- Pour in the chicken or seafood broth and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add Vegetables:
- Add the green peas, diced carrots, bell pepper, celery, and green olives (if using) to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer and Cook:
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has thickened to a porridge-like consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish with Shrimp:
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
- Serve:
- Ladle the asopao into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Enjoy:
- Asopao de camarones is often served as a hearty meal on its own, but it can also be accompanied by tostones (fried green plantains) or a simple side salad for a complete Puerto Rican dining experience.
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Enjoy your homemade Puerto Rican asopao de camarones with some tostones!
Enjoy your homemade Puerto Rican asopao de camarones with some tostones!
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