Best Camarao Con Coco Recipes

Brazilian Shrimp with Coconut Milk (Camarão com leite de coco) image

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds cleaned medium shrimp
lemon juice
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oils
1 grated onion
1 pound tomato without skin or seeds
1 cup coconut milk

Steps:

Marinate shrimp with a little lemon juice and salt and pepper. Heat a large frying pan and add 2 tablespoons cooking oil. Add onion. Mash tomatoes without skin or seeds and add to the frying pan. Let simmer for 20 minutes. Add the shrimp to the mixture, cover and let simmer for 10 more minutes over low heat-do not use the lid so the extra water can evaporate. Add 1 cup coconut milk, a little at a time. Bring to a boil and serve over white rice.

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Camarao con Coco image

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds jumbo shrimp
2 limes juiced
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup coconut water, mixed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped parsley to garnish

Steps:

Marinate the shrimp in the lime juice, salt and pepper. In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for about 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the brandy and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the coconut milk, coconut water mixture, and heavy cream; bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and cilantro and boil, stirring constantly, another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately

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