Chupe de Camarones
Ingredientsfor 2
390
Cal
32g
Protein
34g
Carbs
14g
Fat
- 11 lb large shrimp, heads-on if possible
- 23 tablespoons ají panca paste
- 31 tablespoon ají amarillo paste
- 41 white onion, diced
- 54 cloves garlic, minced
- 62 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 72 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 81 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 91 cup evaporated milk
- 104 cups shrimp or fish broth
- 112 large eggs
- 122 oz queso fresco, crumbled
- 132 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 14Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
If shrimp have heads, twist them off and simmer in 4 cups water for 15 minutes to make a quick shrimp broth. Strain and reserve. Otherwise use store-bought broth.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion until golden, 5 minutes. Add garlic, ají panca, and ají amarillo pastes and cook 3 minutes until fragrant and darkened. Add tomatoes and cook 3 more minutes.
- 3
Add shrimp broth and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender. Add corn kernels and shrimp and cook 4 minutes until shrimp are pink and corn is tender.
- 4
Add evaporated milk and stir gently. Crack the eggs directly into the simmering chupe and cook 2–3 minutes until the whites set but yolks remain runny. Ladle into bowls ensuring each serving has an egg. Top with crumbled queso fresco, cilantro, and lime.