Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Rice (Arroz com camarão)
A practical and flavorful shrimp rice recipe featuring coconut milk and traditional Brazilian seasoning, perfect for a quick, comforting meal.
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Ingredients
3 cups shrimp stock
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 pimenta de cheiro, minced
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons garlic sauce
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon azeite de dendê
Fresh cilantro and parsley (cheiro-verde), to taste
2 cups white rice, washed and dried
800 g cleaned shrimp, seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic sauce
Colorau, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 pimenta de cheiro, minced
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons garlic sauce
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon azeite de dendê
Fresh cilantro and parsley (cheiro-verde), to taste
2 cups white rice, washed and dried
800 g cleaned shrimp, seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic sauce
Colorau, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp, aromatics, and produce at local markets like Cheapside Public Market. Look for coconut milk, azeite de dendê, and colorau in the international or Caribbean food aisles of major supermarkets. Garlic sauce is a common pantry staple; if unavailable, a paste of minced fresh garlic and a splash of vinegar serves as an ideal substitute.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice
- Heat a large pot with one tablespoon of vegetable oil
- Add the chopped onion and part of the garlic sauce, sautéing until translucent
- Incorporate the bell pepper, tomatoes, and pimenta de cheiro, cooking for a few more minutes
- Add the washed and dried rice, stirring until grains appear glossy
- Pour in the coconut milk, shrimp stock, and colorau
- Stir well and cook until the rice is tender and creamy
- Prepare the shrimp
- Season the cleaned shrimp with salt, black pepper, and garlic sauce
- Set aside
- Cook the shrimp
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil
- Sauté the onion, tomato, bell pepper, and pimenta de cheiro until soft
- Whisk in the coconut milk, shrimp stock, and flour dissolved in a splash of water
- Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and fully opaque
- Adjust salt to taste
- Finish and serve
- Gently fold the cooked shrimp mixture into the prepared rice
- Stir in the fresh cheiro-verde and the azeite de dendê
- Mix everything delicately to combine
- Serve immediately while hot, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired
Observations
Arroz com camarão is a classic Brazilian dish that expertly blends the sweetness of the sea with vibrant, aromatic seasonings. It is an excellent choice for those looking for a flavorful, easy-to-make meal using accessible ingredients. The process involves sautéing aromatics, simmering rice in a blend of coconut milk and shrimp stock, and finishing with tender, spiced shrimp to create a creamy and deeply satisfying dish.
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