Asopao de Camarones is a quintessential Puerto Rican dish that brings comforting warmth and delightful flavors to your table. This hearty and aromatic soup-like stew combines succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and rich herbs and spices, making it perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners.
🍤 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and cleaned, shells reserved for broth
💧 6-7 cups water, for broth
💧 6-7 cups water, for asopao after straining broth
🍃 Shrimp shells from 2 lbs of large shrimp
🥄 1 tablespoon sofrito, Judy's Rincon Boricua
🥄 1 1/2 tablespoons sofrito, Judy's Rincon Boricua
🥒 1 stalk celery, diced
🧅 1/2 medium onion, for broth, whole
🧅 1/2 medium onion, for asopao, diced
🌶 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
🌶 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, mashed, for broth
🧄 3 cloves garlic, mashed, for asopao
🥔 1 medium potato, peeled and diced into small pieces
📦 1 packet Goya Sazón with Achiote
📦 1 packet Goya Sazón with Azafrán
🌿 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped, for garnish
🍃 2-3 leaves recao, chopped, for garnish
🌶 1 teaspoon black pepper
🪴 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
🧂 1 tablespoon adobo
🍚 1 cup medium grain rice, pre-soaked in water
🎃 6 small pieces pumpkin, diced, approx. 1/2 cup
🍷 1/2 cup red wine
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🧂 Salt, approx. 1/2 teaspoon for broth and additional for asopao
🍅 1/2 can tomato sauce
🦞 Seafood seasoning, for shrimp marinade
1- Prepare the Shrimp Broth:
2- Prepare the Shrimp:
3- Sauté the Asopao Base:
4- Simmer the Asopao:
5- Add Shrimp and Finish:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Equipment: Stainless steel pot, Strainer, Large non-stick square pan, Wooden spoon/spatula, Knife and cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Bowls for prep work, Toothpick, Maytag Gemini kitchen stove/range
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