Shrimp broth with potato and carrot

Name: Shrimp broth with potato and carrot
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 cup dried shrimp; 1 cup shrimp, only the shell; 1/4 onions; 1 clove garlic; 4 tomatoes, cut in half; 2 cups water; 4 guajillo chiles, rehydrated and melted; 2 cups water; 2 carrots; 2 potatoes; 2 cups fresh shrimp; 1/4 cups epazote; 1/4 cups parsley; salt; pepper

Yamilette González

Try this delicious easy recipe for red shrimp broth, as it is the perfect dish for a weekend, during Lent, or for Christmas dinner. This tasty broth is accompanied by potato, carrot, fresh shrimp, and a touch of parsley, it is absolutely delicious!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 29-06-2021

Preparation

15 mins

30 mins

Low

In a pot, add oil and fry dried shrimp, shrimp heads and shells, onion, garlic, and tomato for 5 minutes. Add the two cups of water and cook for 10 minutes. Add everything to a blender adding the guajillo chiles and blend for 10 minutes until everything is ground. Strain and add to a pot, add the water, carrot, and potato. Cook for 10 minutes and add the fresh shrimp, epazote, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, cook for 5 minutes. Serve in a deep plate and garnish with epazote leaves.