The shrimp and pepper asopao is a delicious blend of seafood, rice, and vegetables, ideal for a comforting and healthy meal. Perfect for accommodating various culinary preferences and nutritional needs.
In a pot, combine onion, peppers, and garlic to make a gentle sauté.
Then add shrimp tails and cook until they change color.
Next, incorporate more ingredients like onion, pepper, and garlic along with the shrimp.
A tasty mixture cooked over medium heat. The result? A shrimp and pepper asopao ready to enjoy.
Enjoy your meal.
Shrimp and Pepper Asopao
Ingredients
1 pound of Shrimp
1 cup of White onion
2 tablespoons of Sofrito
½ Green bell pepper
½ Red bell pepper
1 Seasoning with cilantro and achiote
¼ cup of Tomato sauce
2 tablespoons of Canola oil
3 Fresh garlic heads
1 cup of Rice
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
8 cups of Water
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, sauté a bit of onion, peppers, and fresh garlic until they are soft.
Step 2 : Then add the shrimp tails and cook until they change color.
Step 3 : Next, add 4 cups of water, let it cook for about 5 minutes, and strain the broth, reserving it.
Step 4 : In the same pot, add the remaining ingredients: onion, green and red peppers, fresh garlic, and sautéed mixture, cooking until tender.
Step 5 : Then, add the tomato sauce and shrimp.
Step 6 : After 2 minutes, remove half of the shrimp and keep the rest in the pot.
Step 7 : Add the previously prepared broth (4 cups of water), bring to a boil, and add another 4 cups of water, the seasoning packet, and the rice.
Step 8 : Cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes.
Step 9 : Then, add back the other half of the shrimp and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 10 : Once ready, the shrimp and pepper asopao is ready to be enjoyed.
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