Chupe de Camarones Recipe. This is a classic Peruvian Shrimp Chowder that is a meal in itself. When you're looking for a cozy meal on a crisp night this is a great dish to make.
Ingredients
olive oil
2 Tbsps
onion
1
diced
tomato
2
diced
garlic
1
diced
water
8 cups
boiling
corn
1
cut into small cobs
potato
2 lbs
peeled and chopped
green pea
2 Tbsps
rice
2 Tbsps
salt
2 Tbsps
to taste
black pepper
1/2 tsp
to taste
oregano (dried)
1 pinch
shrimp-medium, frozen & deveined
1 lb
thawed
egg
6
cracked into a bowl
evaporated milk
1 cup
Italian parsley
2 Tbsps
chopped
Directions
In a stockpot heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, tomato, and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the boiling water.
Add the corn, potato, green pea, and rice.
Add the oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Increase the heat to medium and add the shrimp. Gently stir in the eggs.
Allow to cook for 2 minutes or until the shrimp has cooked through.
Stir in the evaporated milk and remove from the heat. Garnish with the Italian parsley and serve.