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Puerto Rican Shrimp Stew

Savor Puerto Rican Shrimp Stew for a Comforting Feast

Experience the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rican Shrimp Stew, a comforting dish known as Asopao de Camarones.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Stock
  • 4 cups purified water
  • 1 cup bonito flakes substitute with dried or smoked fish flakes
For the Stew
  • 1 lb wild Argentinian shrimp or any firm white fish
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 1 vine-ripened tomato diced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped, any color
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sofrito store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon sazon or a mix of cumin and coriander
  • 1 cup jasmine rice or basmati/long-grain rice
  • 2 leaves bay leaves optional
  • to taste teaspoon salt
For Garnishing
  • 1 lime for serving
  • to taste diced cilantro optional
  • 1 sliced avocado optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of purified water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 cup of bonito flakes and the shrimp shells, tails, and heads. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes. Strain the stock and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil. Add 1 diced sweet onion, 1 diced vine-ripened tomato, and 1 chopped bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Add the cleaned wild Argentinian shrimp and cook for about 1 minute on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup of sofrito, 1 tablespoon of sazon, 2 bay leaves, and a pinch of salt with 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Then stir in 1 cup of jasmine rice.
  5. Pour in the shrimp stock and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is al dente.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the pot and stir gently. Let simmer for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
  7. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with diced cilantro, a lime wedge, and sliced avocado. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or plantains for the ultimate feast. Enjoy your culinary creation!

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