Asopao de Camarones

Name: Asopao de Camarones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small red onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup long grain white rice; 6 cups seafood stock; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A comforting Dominican rice soup simmered with seasoned shrimp, fresh aromatics, and rich seafood broth.

45 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

DominicanSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup long grain white rice
6 cups seafood stock
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 small diced red onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1 cup long grain white rice and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture.
5

Pour in 6 cups seafood stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
6

Stir in 1 lb peeled raw shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes until pink, opaque, and an internal temperature of 145 degrees F is reached.
7

Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, then serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Asopao de Camarones keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Asopao de Camarones?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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