Arroz con Mariscos Peruano (Coastal Ají Panca & White Wine Seafood Rice) – Authentic Peru Recipe
Vibrant Peruvian coastal seafood paella-style rice perfumed with smoky chilies and fresh lime.
- Country of Origin
- 🇵🇪 Peru (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Shrimp, Calamari, And mussels, Ají amarillo and smoky ají panca, White wine
Ingredients for Arroz con Mariscos Peruano (Coastal Ají Panca & White Wine Seafood Rice) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) shrimp, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups calamari, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup and mussels
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ají amarillo and smoky ají panca
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Peru seasoning (white wine, cilantro, lime, garlic)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and ají amarillo and smoky ají panca until golden.
- Add white wine, cilantro, lime, garlic along with shrimp and calamari, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
- Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
- Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with and mussels.