Arroz con Camarones [Rice with Shrimp]

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: fish

Chicken provides a leaner protein option, while fish can be a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can reduce costs.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are nutritious, and mixed vegetables can be a budget-friendly option.

Boil shrimp in 8 cups of water to create broth, then strain and reserve the broth.

Preheat a caldero (cast iron pot) over high heat.

Add anato oil to the pot and let it heat up.

Add sofrito and cook for a few seconds without burning it.

Add tomato sauce and mix with the sofrito.

Add enough broth to cover the shrimp, then add 2 and 1/4 cups of broth to the pot.

Add sea salt to taste and mix well.

Bring to a boil, then add 2 cups of rice and mix.

Reduce heat to medium and cover the pot, cooking for about 10-12 minutes.

Stir gently to prevent sticking, using a lift and drop technique.

Cooking Techniques

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