Authentic Peruvian Arroz con Camarones

Method7 steps · about 34 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp (1 pound): Thaw the shrimp and remove any excess water. Mix with garlic (5 cloves), cumin (1 teaspoon), salt (1 teaspoon), and pepper (1 teaspoon). Set aside.

   Uses 1 pound shrimp (frozen and peeled) · 5 cloves garlic (diced) · 1 teaspoon cumin · 1 teaspoon salt · 1 teaspoon pepper

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat the tablespoon of olive oil (1 tablespoon) over medium heat and sauté the 3 cloves of garlic until fragrant. Add the 2 cups of already cooked, chilled rice and stir until hot. Set aside.

   Uses 1 tablespoon olive oil · 3 cloves garlic (diced) · 2 cups white rice (cold cooked or overnight rice)

3. 3

   Step 3: In the same pan, combine annatto oil (¼ cup),2 teaspoons cumin, turmeric (2 teaspoons), onion (1 medium), ají amarillo paste, bell pepper (1 medium) and tomatoes (2). Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.

   Simmer Sauce · 10 minUses ¼ cup annatto oil · 2 teaspoons cumin · 2 teaspoons turmeric · 1 medium onion (diced) · 1-2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste · 1 medium bell pepper (seeded and diced) · 2 tomatoes (seeded and diced)

4. 4

   Step 4: If using wine, pour it in now. Continue simmering for 5–7 minutes until the bell pepper and tomatoes are tender.

   Simmer with Wine · 7 minUses ½ cup white wine (optional) · sauce simmered 10 minutes with 2 tsp cumin and turmeric

5. 5

   Step 5: Combine Rice and Peas: Add the rice and green peas (½ cup) to the sauce, mixing until the rice is fully coated.

   Uses ½ cup green peas · 2 cups cooked chilled rice warmed with 3 garlic cloves in olive oil · sauce cooked until peppers and tomatoes are tender, with optional wine

6. 6

   Step 6: Reduce the heat to low, add the seasoned shrimp and stir until they are opaque, firm and cooked through.

   Uses 1 lb peeled shrimp mixed with 5 garlic cloves and shrimp seasoning · cooked rice and peas mixed through annatto sauce

7. 7

   Step 7: Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust salt (to taste) if necessary. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

   Uses Lime · Cilantro · extra salt to adjust finished rice, to taste · rice with shrimp cooked until opaque and firm