Shrimp asopao is a comforting and flavorful dish. With an authentic shrimp broth, fresh ingredients, and a touch of hot sauce, it achieves a creamy and thick blend that will delight your senses. Perfect to enjoy on any occasion. A culinary delight you can't miss.
In this Shrimp Asopao recipe, the delicious flavor of shrimp is combined with rice and a variety of ingredients that cook slowly to achieve a rich broth.
A blend of flavors and aromas merge at each step of the preparation, creating a comforting dish filled with tradition.
Ideal to enjoy with family and friends on any special occasion.
Shrimp Asopao
Ingredients
½ Chopped large onion and
¼ Chopped red pepper
¼ cup of Homemade sofrito
500 grams of Shrimp tails removed and set aside
4 Chopped garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of Salt
Some cilantro sprigs
2 Thyme sprigs
10 cups of Water
1 ½ tablespoon of Olive oil
¾ Chopped red pepper
½ Finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon of Oregano
1 Sazon packet
½ teaspoon of Cumin
120 grams of Tomato sauce
½ cup of Sofrito
2 tablespoons of Olive oil
¼ pound of Chopped cilantro
2 Chopped garlic cloves
1 cup of Rinsed long-grain rice
1 pound of Raw shrimp
2 Chopped garlic cloves
1 cup of Rinsed long-grain rice
Raw shrimp
Preparation
Step 1 : In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil and add the onions and peppers, cooking until they soften.
Step 2 : Next, add the sofrito, shrimp tails, garlic, salt, cilantro, and tomato, sautéing for a few minutes.
Step 3 : Then, pour in water and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4 : Once ready, turn off the heat and let the shrimp broth cool down, then strain it into a large container.
Step 5 : In the same pot with hot oil, prepare the sofrito sauce by adding onions, peppers, garlic, and sofrito, cooking until fragrant.
Step 6 : Then, season with salt, pepper, oregano, sazon, and cumin.
Step 7 : Add the tomato sauce and a quarter cup of raw shrimp, reserving the rest.
Step 8 : Let it infuse for a few seconds before adding the shrimp broth.
Step 9 : Next, cook the rice, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Step 10 : Add the remaining raw shrimp and chopped cilantro, cooking a few more minutes until well cooked.
Step 11 : Finally, serve the dish.
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