How To Cook Brazilian Shrimp Moqueca

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Shrimp Moqueca

Shrimp Moqueca

Dalgano - Brazilian Food | All over Brazil you are sure to find this type of food, Shrimp Moqueca. This dish featuring prawns, tomatoes, peppers, and chilies simmered in a broth enriched with coconut milk and dende oil, is the perfect entry point for the uninitiated.

Traditionally slow-boiled in clay pots, the stew is put together in a Dutch oven and packs maximum flavor with minimal effort. Want to know other Brazilian specialties, you can see the recipe Tropeiro Beans Delicious And Healthy Food.

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Ingredients

• 900g large prawns, raw, peeled
• 150 ml lime juice
• 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 6 tbsp coconut oil
• 8 scallions, chopped
• 2 onions, sliced half moon
• 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp ground chili
• 4 tsp paprika
• 6 plum tomatoes, seeds removed and chopped
• 800 ml coconut milk
• 4 tbsp chopped coriander
• white rice, to serve

How to make Shrimp Moqueca

1. Place shrimp in a bowl containing 4 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 tablespoons minced garlic. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan. Add green onions and onions, fry for 5 minutes, add red pepper, pepper, paprika, and remaining garlic.
3. Enter the tomatoes, coconut milk and a little salt then simmer for 10 minutes. Add the prawns, all the spices, and the remaining lime juice. Simmer over low heat for about 3 minutes until the prawns turn white. Serve with fresh coriander and rice.