Chupe de Camarones a La Chalaca
Callao — Mother recipe · en it
A hearty and delicious dish, Chupe de Camarones a La Chalaca is a classic from Callao, Peru, made with shrimp, vegetables, and a robust broth.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 400 g of shrimp
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 2 cabbages
- 1 zucchini
- 1 liter of fish broth
- 100 g of potatoes
- 50 g of bell peppers
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of chili
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Clean and cut the shrimp, onions, carrots, cabbage, and zucchini into small pieces.
- In a pot, heat on medium heat, sauté the onions in extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the peppers and vegetables, sauté for about 10 minutes.
- Add the fish broth, potatoes, and chili, bring to a boil.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they are just cooked.
- Squeeze the lemon into the broth before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and chili powder.
The story
Chupe de Camarones a La Chalaca is a traditional recipe from the port city of Callao, inspired by the need to use local fishing leftovers to prepare a warm and nutritious dish.
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