1 hour8 servingsaji limo

Garlic Crayfish

By Giulliana Zavaleta

8 Servings

1 Hour

Recipe Details

Course: Appetizers, Side Dish

Prep Time: 40 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 1 Hour

Cooking Technique: Meat/Stew

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) crayfish, peeled and rinsed
½ onion diced
1 small head garlic (10 cloves garlic)
2 tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup crayfish shell or fish broth
3 tbsp ají amarillo puréed, Peruvian yellow pepper
chopped cilantro
Optional: chopped aji limo, lemon drop pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot. Press Saute and set time to 15 Minutes. Add the onion and garlic until golden brown.
Add the tomatoes and ají amarillo. Sauté lightly and add the crayfish. Change the setting to Meat/Stew, set time to 5 Minutes. Add the broth, cilantro and ají limo (optional).
Lastly, serve with rice or other side dish of your choice.

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About the chef

Giulliana Zavaleta

Giulliana Zavaleta is a Peruvian chef and culinary influencer who showcases traditional Peruvian recipes with a modern twist. She has collaborated with Instant Pot, creating dishes like Carapulcra and Aguadito, and she actively participates in community initiatives such as cooking workshops with Banco de Alimentos Perú, helping underserved communities. Through her work, she promotes the richness of Peruvian cuisine while making it accessible to a global audience.

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