Recipe to Make at Home: This Is How to Make Shrimp Rice

Some history about shrimp rice

Shrimp is listed as one of the most traditional delicacies of the Colombian coast, a fusion of seafood and land fruits. On the one hand, rice is one of the most economical foods in world cuisine, originating in Asia.On the other hand are shrimps, already a well-known ingredient on Colombian tables. It is understood that there are more than 300 species of the latter around the world, and in our country you can find tropical, river and cold water species. In many supermarkets, they sell it pre-cooked, which is a lighter pink, closer to the color of salmon.

You should always check the expiry date, Shellfish should smell like sea salt, and if it smells strong and stale to your nose, it’s not fresh. and should not be consumed.

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Prepare

Put 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan, add 1 teaspoon annatto, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 cup diced red onion, 1 cup long onion, salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup celery, 2 cups vegetables (carrots, sweet corn, and peas.

Mix all the ingredients, add 2 cups of rice, then add 4 cups of water, when the rice turns into eyes, Add 2 cups shrimp. Mix the rice again, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Grandma’s trick!

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