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Shrimp and Rice (Arroz Con Camarones)

Costa Rican Inspired Shrimp and Rice (Arroz Con Camarones) is a traditional Costa Rican recipe that’s so easy and flavorful!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 433 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Costa Rican

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 small onion (chopped and divided)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced and divided)
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice (I use extra long grain)
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 teaspoon Sazon seasoning with achoite
  • 1 medium bell pepper (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (divided plus more for garnish)
  • 1 1/4 pounds Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tablespoon salsa lizano

Instructions

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  1. In a medium heavy pot with a tight fitting lid, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil on medium heat and saute half of the onion, half of the cilantro and half of the garlic for about 2 minutes, until tender.
  2. Add rice, bone broth and sazón seasoning.
  3. Bring it to a boil on a high heat stirring only once at this point. As the water boils down and evaporates and just barely skims the top of the rice, reduce the heat to very low and cover 15 minutes. The steam will cook the rice so do not open the lid. After 15 minutes, shut the flame off and let it sit at least 5 more minutes without opening the lid. The steam will finish cooking the rice without burning the bottom. Then fluff with a fork.
  4. While rice is cooking, heat the remaining oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onions and the chopped bell peppers and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  5. Add the shrimp and cook 3 minutes, until opaque and cooked through.
  6. When the rice is done cooking, transfer it to the skillet with the shrimp and add the salsa Lizano. Stir until mixed and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 433kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 60.5g (20%) Protein 29.5g (59%) Fat 7.5g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 183.5mg (61%) Sodium 1220.5mg (51%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 433kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 60.5g 20%
Protein 29.5g 59%
Fat 7.5g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 183.5mg 61%
Sodium 1220.5mg 51%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.