Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

MEXICAN RICE RECIPE | INSTANT ONE POT MEAL | MEXICAN PRAWN RICE | EASY MEXICAN RICE | PRAWN RICE

Login to Save
Shimi's kitchen
Shimi's kitchen
11 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Shimi's kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Mexican Prawn Rice

Cultural Context

Originating from coastal regions of Mexico, Arroz con Camarones is a vibrant dish that showcases the country's love for seafood and rice. Traditionally served during family gatherings and festive occasions, it reflects the rich culinary heritage of Mexican cuisine. Today, this dish has found its way into homes worldwide, often adapted with local ingredients while retaining its essence.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup butter
3 cups basmati rice
2 eggs
2 tbsp ghee
1/4 cup carrot
1/4 cup capsicum
1/4 cup red bell pepper
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper
250 grams of prawns
3 medium size onions
8 dry red chillies
12 garlic cloves
1/4 cup green peas
1/4 cup chopped beans
1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
salt as needed

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is more economical.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, and vinegar is often less expensive.

1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2

Add sliced onions and garlic cloves, sauté until fragrant.

3

Stir in chopped carrots, capsicum, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper, cooking until softened.

4

Add basmati rice and stir to coat with the mixture.

5

Pour in water (or chicken broth if preferred) and add salt and crushed black pepper.

6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, cooking until rice is tender.

7

In a separate pan, scramble the eggs and set aside.

8

Add prawns and green peas to the rice mixture, stirring gently to combine.

9

Cover and cook until prawns are pink and cooked through.

10

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in scrambled eggs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large skilletlidcutting boardknifemeasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Arroz con CamaronesCamarones a la Mexicana
Local Name: Arroz con camarones

Other Takes on Prawns

(24 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)