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Asopao de Camarones (Shrimp & Rice Stew)

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Author: Gaila - The Petit Gourmet
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons of cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup diced tomato About 2 tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced squash
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pound peeled and cleaned shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons of capers
  • 1 cup of your favorite beer
  • 1 cup of roasted corn kernels
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, add the onion, pepper, garlic and make a sauce, cook for about 4 minutes. Add 1 cup diced tomato, squash, carrots and the capers stir until well combined and bring to a simmer, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the rice and 4 cups broth. Bring the broth to a boil and add the shrimp.
  • Cook over a medium heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the beer and the cilantro and cook until rice is tender and is similar to a "risotto" but with more soupy consistency (Like Gumbo).

Notes

Adapted from My mom's recipe
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