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Invited to a dinner party last minute? The in-laws show up unexpectedly? This Afro-Ecuadorian recipe will surely save the day from a hunger-filled disaster. In this day & age everyone likes things to be quick and easy, so why should food be any different? Arroz con camarones is a quick and healthy meal that will show off your international talents. Even if you've never left "ya hood".

Ingredients

2 tablespoon of achiote oil

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 bowl of sliced red onion

1 bowl of sliced green pepper

1 tablespoon of butter

1 pack of Sason

1/2 cube of Chicken Bouillon

1/3 of 16 oz frozen pack of mixed peas and carrots

2 cups of peeled and raw shrimp

Follow these quick and easy steps to impress your dinner guests with a traditional Afro-Ecuadorian meal!

Abuela's Kitchen: Arroz con Camarones