Jun 08 2026

Arroces Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Shrimp Rice, Chicken Rice or Herring Rice

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Rice

Chicken Rice

Method

Shrimp Rice

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, sautéing until soft.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp turns pink.

  3. 3

    Add Rice and Broth

    Stir in the rice, then add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Chicken Rice

  1. 6

    Prepare the Base

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.

  2. 7

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the diced chicken, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.

  3. 8

    Add Rice and Broth

    Stir in the rice and add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

  4. 9

    Simmer

    Cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  5. 10

    Garnish

    Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Herring Rice

  1. 11

    Prepare the Base

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until soft.

  2. 12

    Cook the Herring

    Add the chopped herring, dill, salt, and black pepper. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.

  3. 13

    Add Rice and Broth

    Stir in the rice and add the fish broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

  4. 14

    Simmer

    Cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  5. 15

    Garnish

    Fluff the rice with a fork, add lemon juice, and serve.

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