Shrimp & Coconut Rice Feast | Traditional Ecuadorian Recipe & Cocktails @guaduacooks8113 FoodtokTV

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add rice and stir to coat with oil and vegetables, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

While rice cooks, season shrimp with salt and pepper.

In a separate skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir cooked shrimp into the rice mixture along with chopped tomato and peas.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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