Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Rice (Arroz com camarão)
A practical recipe for creamy shrimp rice infused with coconut milk and vibrant seasonings for a delicious and quick 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), chopped to taste
2 cups white rice, rinsed and dried
800 g shrimp, cleaned and 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), chopped to taste
2 cups white rice, rinsed and dried
800 g shrimp, cleaned and seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic sauce
Colorau to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh seafood at local markets like those in Monrovia or specialized stalls. You can purchase standard pantry items such as rice, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers at any major grocery store. If pimenta de cheiro or azeite de dendê are unavailable, substitute the pepper with a mild chili and use annatto oil as a close alternative for the dendê.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice.
- Heat a pot with one tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic sauce, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the bell pepper, tomato, and pimenta de cheiro, cooking for a few more minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed and dried rice, sautéing until it looks glossy.
- Pour in the coconut milk, shrimp stock, and add the colorau.
- Mix 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 skillet, heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Sauté the onion, tomato, bell pepper, and pimenta de cheiro until softened.
- Add the coconut milk, shrimp stock, and the flour (dissolved in a little water).
- Let it boil until it slightly thickens.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
- Adjust salt if necessary.
- Finish and serve.
- Fold the cooked shrimp into the prepared rice.
- Stir in the chopped cheiro-verde and the azeite de dendê.
- Mix gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheiro-verde if desired.
Observations
Shrimp rice is a traditional Brazilian dish that marries the taste of the sea with the aromatic profile of signature local spices. It is ideal for anyone looking for a flavorful, easy-to-prepare meal using accessible ingredients. The technique involves sautéing a base of vegetables, cooking the rice in a blend of coconut milk and shrimp stock, and finishing with seasoned shrimp, resulting in a creamy, rich dish.
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