shrimp stew

Today we are going to make an amazing shrimp bobó recipe! See how easy it is!

Shrimp Stew

Recipe by Caion Alves
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

For your shrimp bobó to be amazing, use the ingredients below and follow the instructions for preparation.

Ingredients

  • 500g peeled and cleaned shrimp

  • 500g cassava, peeled and cut into pieces

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons of palm oil

  • 1 medium chopped onion

  • 2 minced garlic cloves

  • 1 chopped tomato

  • 1 chopped green pepper

  • 1 glass of coconut milk (200ml)

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 lemon juice

  • Black pepper to taste

  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

  • In a large pot, cook cassava in boiling water until soft enough to mash.
  • Run the water and book.
  • In another pan, heat the palm oil and olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper and tomato.
  • Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the prawns to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, until they are pink and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, mash the cooked cassava with a fork or potato masher until it forms a puree.
  • Add the cassava puree to the pan with the prawns and vegetables.
  • Stir well so that the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Then add the coconut milk, tomato paste and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix everything and cook over low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste the bobó and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • If it’s too thick, add a little water to make it creamier.
  • Remove from the heat and serve the shrimp bobó hot, sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro on top.
  • Accompany with white rice and farofa, if desired.


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