Shrimp and Rice (Arroz Con Camarones)
As I mentioned when I shared my recipe for Gallo Pinto, how much I fell in love with Costa Rica! From the friendly people, the monkeys and sloths, gorgeous beaches and of course, the cuisine! I had this shrimp and rice dish for lunch at a fun restaurant not far from where we went to visit the waterfalls, which had an airplane attached to it that’s rented as an airbnb. Here is my rendition of it! To make it higher in protein, I like to cook my rice in bone broth which also gives it great flavor. And you can’t forget the Salsa Lizano, a staple in Costa Rica! More Latin dinner ideas you will love, try my Pollo Guisado, Picadillo or my Arroz Con Pollo.
How to Make Costa Rican Shrimp and Rice
Here’s how to make this easy traditional Costa Rican recipe. For the complete instructions, see the recipe card below
High in protein! This shrimp dish has 29.5 grams per serving! Dietary Restrictions: This healthy shrimp recipe is high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free and Weight Watchers-friendly.
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Virgin olive oil Onion Garlic Uncooked long grain rice, I use Canilla extra long grain Chicken bone broth Sazon seasoning with achoite Bell pepper Cilantro Shrimp, peeled and deveined Salsa Lizano
What to serve with Shrimp and Rice
I serve this with a house salad with lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days in an airtight container.
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