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Shrimp and Rice Arroz Con Camarones

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A vibrant and flavorful one‑pot dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a savory tomato‑saffron rice inflected with Latin spices — perfect for a comforting family meal or special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups long‑grain rice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp saffron threads (optional) or pinch of turmeric
  • 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can diced tomatoes (or fresh equivalent)
  • 3 cups chicken or seafood broth (720 ml)
  • 450 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • ½ lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or paella pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in rice, cumin, smoked paprika, saffron or turmeric; toast rice for 1 minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes (with juices) and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover partially, and cook for 15 minutes without stirring.
  6. After 15 minutes, nestle shrimp into the rice, sprinkle peas on top, cover and cook an additional 5–7 minutes until rice is tender and shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff rice gently. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Substitute saffron with ½ tsp smoked paprika for color and flavor if unavailable.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or sliced jalapeño.
  • Feel free to substitute 200 g mussels or chunks of fish for half the shrimp.
  • Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently adding a splash of broth.

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