Arroz de Camarão – Portuguese Shrimp Rice Recipe

🧾 Ingredients

For the Shrimp Stock:

• 300g shrimp heads and shells
• 1.5 liters water
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 large carrot (sliced)
• 6 black peppercorns
• Fresh thyme and parsley
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp salt

For the Rice:

• 300g cleaned shrimp (20/30 caliber)
• 400g Carolino rice (or any short-grain rice)
• 30ml olive oil
• ⅓ cup white wine (about 80ml)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 ripe tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
• 2 tbsp tomato concentrate
• ½ tsp piri piri powder (optional for heat)
• 1 liter shrimp broth (from above)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish