Authentic Peruvian Arroz con Camarones

yellow rice with shrimp recipe from peru

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Authentic Peruvian Arroz con Camarones

You’ve got to try this easy-cook Arroz con Camarones dish. This delicious Peruvian dish with shrimp and yellow rice combines garlic shrimp and rice cooked in a flavorful sauce of aji amarillo, peppers, and tomatoes. Cooked with white wine and spices, this one-pan meal combines seafood, veggies, and fragrant rice for an exceptional taste experience.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Peruvian

Keyword rice, seafood

Prep Time 7

Cook Time 27

Servings

Calories 359kcal

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 pound shrimp frozen and peeled
5 cloves garlic diced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

For the Rice:

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic diced
2 cups white rice cold cooked or overnight rice
½ cup green peas

For the Sauce:

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
½ cup white wine optional

For Garnish:

Lime
Cilantro

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp: Thaw the shrimp and remove any excess water. Mix with garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the Rice: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the rice and stir until warmed. Set aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same pan at medium heat, combine annatto oil, cumin, turmeric, onion, Aji Amarillo, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
Add Wine: Pour in the white wine and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the bell pepper and tomatoes are tender.
Combine Rice and Peas: Add the rice and green peas to the sauce, mixing until the rice is fully coated.
Add the Shrimp: Reduce heat to low, add the shrimp, and stir until they change color.
Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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