Como fazer Moqueca de Camarão Baiana: Bahian shrimp stew

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Dive into the flavors of Brazil with this traditional Bahian shrimp stew, Moqueca de Camarão. This vibrant and creamy dish is a celebration of vibrant colors and rich textures, featuring dendê oil and coconut milk, and is perfect for a warm, hearty meal that's quick to prepare!

Ingredients

🦐 400g pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
🍋 1/2 lemon
🌿 2 tablespoons dendê oil, DaCosta
🧅 1 onion, chopped
🧄 1 garlic clove, chopped
🍅 1 tomato, chopped
🍃 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
🌶️ 1 tablespoon pepper sauce, Tabasco
🧄🧂 1 tablespoon garlic/salt seasoning, Hela
🥥 1 cup (approximately 200-250 ml) coconut milk, Goya

Instructions

1- Marinate the Shrimp:

Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl.
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the shrimp.
Let it marinate for approximately 15 minutes.

2- Prepare the Base:

Heat a non-stick cooking pan over a medium-flame gas stovetop.
Add the dendê oil to the pan.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, tomato, and cilantro to the pan.
Stir with a wooden spoon.

3- Build the Flavor:

Add the pepper sauce and garlic/salt seasoning to the pan.
Sauté all the ingredients for about 2-3 minutes until they soften and meld together.

4- Cook the Shrimp:

Incorporate the marinated shrimp into the sautéed mixture.
Stir well to ensure the shrimp are fully coated with the seasoning mixture.

5- Finish the Moqueca:

Pour the coconut milk into the pan and stir gently.
Allow the Moqueca to cook for 8 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the sauce thicken slightly.

6- Serve:

Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Serve hot, accompanied by plain white rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 25-30 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Oval-shaped non-stick pan, Gas range stovetop, Wooden spoon, Stainless steel mixing bowl, Measuring spoon

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