Shrimp moqueca is a typical Brazilian dish, originating in the northeast region of the country. It is a tasty and nutritious dish, made with shrimps, tomatoes, onions, peppers, coconut milk and palm oil.
Shrimp Moqueca
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
15
minutesShrimp moqueca is a creamy and tasty dish, with a touch of acidity from the lemon and a slight heat from the pepper.
It is a perfect dish to be served as a main dish or as a starter.
Ingredients
500g medium shrimp, cleaned and shelled
2 medium onions, cut into rings
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 ripe tomatoes, skinned and seeded, chopped
1 red pepper, seedless, chopped
1/2 cup of palm oil
1/2 cup coconut milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
- In a large pan, heat the palm oil and sauté the onion until it becomes transparent.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked.
- Adjust the salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
