Shrimp rice is an iconic dish from the Ecuadorian coast. Seasoned shrimp join the rice in a dance of flavors where achiote, pepper, and tomato sauce elevate the culinary experience. A seafood feast in every bite.
To enjoy an exquisite Shrimp Rice, marinate the shrimp with seasonings and let them rest.
Then, boil them in water and reserve the cooking liquid.
Peel the shrimp, chop them, and mix with a sauté of onion, pepper, and tomato, then combine with the cooked rice.
A culinary delight ready to be enjoyed with family.
Shrimp Rice
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Washed shrimp without entrails (unpeeled)
2 teaspoons of Ground cumin
4 Crushed garlic cloves
4 Chopped garlic cloves
2 tablespoons of Oil
2 cups of Uncooked rice
3 tablespoons of Butter
1 Diced red onion
1 Diced pepper
2 Peeled and seedless chopped tomatoes
6 tablespoons of Finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon of Ground achiote
½ cup of White wine
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, first season the shrimp with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and crushed garlic.
Step 2 : Then, let them rest for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 3 : In a large pot, boil enough water and add the shrimp, boiling for 2 minutes.
Step 4 : Remove from the water and reserve 2¾ cups of the cooking liquid.
Step 5 : Peel the shrimp, reserving some unpeeled for later decoration.
Step 6 : Chop half of the shrimp and leave the other half whole.
Step 7 : In a pot for cooking rice, heat oil and add chopped garlic, cooking over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Step 8 : Then, add the rice and mix well, adding the reserved 2¾ cups of shrimp cooking liquid.
Step 9 : Wait until it boils and reduce the heat.
Step 10 : In a large skillet, melt butter and add onion, pepper, tomatoes, half of the parsley, ground achiote, the remaining teaspoon of cumin, salt, and pepper.
Step 11 : Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 12 : Add white wine and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 13 : Add this sauté and chopped shrimp to the rice that is cooking, letting it simmer until the rice is ready.
Step 14 : Next, add whole shrimp and mix well.
Step 15 : Adjust seasoning and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
Step 16 : To serve, present the rice with unpeeled shrimp as a side dish, accompanied by avocado, pickled onion, tomatoes, and chili.
Step 17 : An explosion of flavors awaits you when tasting this dish!
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Preparation (simple version)
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