Shrimp moqueca is a typical Brazilian dish, originating from the northeast region of the country. It is a tasty and nutritious dish, made with shrimp, 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 course or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
500g medium shrimp, cleaned and shelled
2 medium onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, skinned and seeded, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup of palm oil
1/2 cup of 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 transparent.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and peppers 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.
- Add salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
