Moqueca de Camarão (Bahian Shrimp Stew)
- 🦐 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
A traditional Brazilian dish featuring a vibrant and creamy blend of shrimp, coconut milk, and dendê oil, ideal for a hearty meal.
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
Cooking Tips:
- Marinating the shrimp with lemon enhances the natural flavors.
- Allow the aromatics to sauté thoroughly to build a robust flavor base.
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Moqueca de Camarão (Bahian Shrimp Stew)
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