Description
Puerto Rican Shrimp Stew Soup is a rich and comforting dish made with tender shrimp, aromatic vegetables, jasmine rice, and a deeply flavorful shell based broth. This stew delivers balanced coastal flavor with a smooth texture and fresh citrus finish, making it perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients
Purified water
Bonito flakes
Shrimp shells, tails, and heads
Wild Argentinian shrimp, peeled and cleaned
Sweet onion, finely diced
Vine ripened tomato, diced
Bell pepper, diced
Avocado oil
Garlic cloves, minced
Bay leaves
Sofrito
Sazon seasoning
Jasmine rice, rinsed
Salt
Fresh lime wedges
Fresh cilantro, diced
Instructions
1.
2. Toast the shrimp shells in a stock pot until fragrant and pink, then add water and bonito flakes and simmer gently to create a rich broth
3. Strain the stock and keep it warm while preparing the stew base
4. Heat avocado oil in a Dutch oven over low heat and slowly sauté the onion, tomato, and bell pepper until soft and aromatic
5. Add the shrimp and cook briefly on each side, then remove and set aside to prevent overcooking
6. Stir sofrito, sazon, bay leaves, garlic, and salt into the vegetable base and cook until fragrant
7. Add the rinsed jasmine rice and stir until fully coated with the seasoned mixture
8. Pour in the warm shrimp stock and simmer gently until the rice is tender
9. Return the shrimp to the pot and simmer briefly until just cooked through
10. Serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime wedges
11.
Notes
For best flavor, keep the heat low while building the vegetable base
Always remove the shrimp early and return them at the end to maintain a tender texture
The stew will naturally thicken as it rests, so adjust consistency with warm stock if needed
Fresh garnish should be added just before serving for the brightest flavor
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican