Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew (Moqueca de Camarao)
Experience the vibrant flavors of Brazil with this delightful Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew (Moqueca de Camarao). This easy-to-make recipe brings together succulent prawns simmered in creamy coconut milk, infused with zesty lime and aromatic spices. In just 30 minutes, you can create a colorful dish that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also warms the heart. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to share with friends, this stew embodies the essence of Brazilian cuisine while being simple enough for any home cook. Dive into this tropical escape and savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (14 oz) prawns
- Juice of 2 limes, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 medium red pepper, diced
- 1 green chili, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 8 cherry tomatoes, diced
- 400 ml (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate prawns in half of the lime juice and minced garlic for 30 minutes.
- In a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and red pepper until softened.
- Add minced garlic and green chili; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in red chili flakes and paprika, cooking briefly to bloom the spices.
- Gently add marinated prawns to the pan along with diced cherry tomatoes; simmer until prawns are pink and opaque.
- Pour in coconut milk and stir thoroughly; simmer for another couple of minutes.
- Finish with remaining lime juice and serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 220mg