Shrimp asopado rice | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Shrimp Asopao Rice

Kitchen, Main dish

Preparation Time:

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Asopados rice dishes are preparations that are usually left in a light broth. They can be made with different ingredients, for example, chicken, meats, seafood, vegetables. The success of this dish lies in achieving a good broth, which is nothing more than the stock that will serve as the base for the rice. We hope you enjoy this recipe. If you make it at home, don't forget to share a delicious photo with us on our social media.

Ingredients:

500 grams of shrimp
2 cups of rice
1 red onion cut into brunoise
½ red pepper diced finely
1 tablespoon of crushed garlic
1 teaspoon of smoked sweet paprika
1 teaspoon of cumin
50 ml of oil
50 ml of dry wine

For the fish stock:

3 grains of black pepper
2 bay leaves
25 grams of butter
1 white onion diced into brunoise
Shrimp shells and other seafood
Pieces of fish
1 stalk of celery
1 parsnip
Stems of parsley and cilantro
1 teaspoon of crushed garlic
8 whole shrimp
50 ml of dry wine
2 liters of water

Instructions:

Preparation of the fish stock

To prepare the stock, start by heating the butter. Add the whole peppercorns and bay leaves. When it reaches a high temperature, incorporate the onion, and before it browns, add the celery, diced parsnip, garlic, shrimp shells, seafood, and pieces of fish. Also add the stems of parsley and cilantro.

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The fumet is a slow preparation. From here, the broth needed to make the rice will be extracted. Avoid letting these ingredients brown while they're on the heat; when they start to release their juices, add the dry wine and a few minutes later, the two liters of water.

Cover and let it cook for 25 minutes over medium heat.

Preparation of Rice with Shrimp

Sauté the shrimp that will be used for the presentation of the dish. When they are golden, remove them and set aside.

Ingredients for Shrimp Asopao / CiberCuba Cocina

In the oil where the shrimp are sautéed, add the chopped red onion in brunoise. When it changes color, add the pepper, garlic, and dry wine. Stir well to combine all the elements.

As the juices and alcohol begin to evaporate, add the shrimp. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Uncover it, stir, and add half of the broth or fish stock, previously strained, and 3 or 4 shrimp to enhance the flavor even more.

Rice and other ingredients of this recipe / CiberCuba Cocina

When it starts to boil, add the paprika and cumin. Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste. Add the rice and stir continuously until it absorbs the broth.

At this point, add 1 more cup of the broth and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the rice slightly soupy. Add the shrimp that you set aside at the beginning of the preparation. Cover the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Shrimp asopado rice / CiberCuba Cocina

Serve hot and enjoy this delicious shrimp asopado rice. Bon appétit!!

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