Authentic Peruvian Arroz con Camarones

You’ve got to try this easy-cook Arroz con Camarones dish. This delicious
Peruvian dish with shrimp and yellow rice combines garlic shrimp and rice cooked
in a flavorful sauce of aji amarillo, peppers, and tomatoes. Cooked with white
wine and spices, this one-pan meal combines seafood, veggies, and fragrant rice
for an exceptional taste experience.

Servings: 6

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Prep Time
7 minutes

Cook Time
27 minutes

Course:

Side Dish Main Course

Cuisine:

peruvian

Keywords:

Rice Seafood

Instructions

1 Prepare the Shrimp: Thaw the shrimp and remove any excess water. Mix with
garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2 Cook the Rice: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until
fragrant. Add the rice and stir until warmed. Set aside.
3 Make the Sauce: In the same pan at medium heat, combine annatto oil, cumin,
turmeric, onion, Aji Amarillo, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes,
stirring often.
4 Add Wine: Pour in the white wine and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the bell
pepper and tomatoes are tender.
5 Combine Rice and Peas: Add the rice and green peas to the sauce, mixing until
the rice is fully coated.
6 Add the Shrimp: Reduce heat to low, add the shrimp, and stir until they change
color.
7 Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Garnish with cilantro and
serve with lime wedges.

Authentic Peruvian Arroz con Camarones

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