Bahia-style Moqueca Prawn Stew
This delicious recipe is a Brazilian-inspired seafood casserole with a creamy coconut sauce.
Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking time: 20 Minutes
Quantity: 6 servings
148 calories per serving
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Ingredients
- 450g large, raw, peeled prawns
- 75 ml of lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves – chopped
- 4 spring onions chopped
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion sliced (half moons)
- 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
- 2 teaspoon of paprika
- 3 plum tomatoes – deseeded – chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- 400 ml coconut milk
- steamed rice to serve
Instructions
- Place the prawns in a bowl with lime juice, salt, and chopped garlic. Let it rest for 1 hr.
- Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan, add the spring onion and onion, and fry for 5 minutes, then add red peppers, chili flakes, garlic, and paprika.
- Now it’s time to add tomatoes, coconut milk, and a little bit of salt if you will. Bring to a simmer for 10 mins. Add the prawns, all the marinade, and the remaining lime juice. Simmer until the prawns turn white (3 minutes). Serve with rice.
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