Best Muqueca With Pirao Recipes

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MOQUECA COM PIRAO (BRAZILIAN SHRIMP STEW)



Moqueca Com Pirao (Brazilian Shrimp Stew) image

I translated this recipe, sent to me upon request by my brother Gildo Juarez who lives in Rio (Brazil). Unfortunately I am unable to translate his witticism... It is served with white rice and "pirao" (recipe follows). You can use fish instead of shrimp, by the way. CAUTION: Dende oil gives this dish its special flavor, BUT too much of it may cause "piriri," a.k.a. Montezuma's Revenge! (E-mail me if you have questions.)

Provided by EURrosa1

Categories     Brazilian

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs large shrimp (reserve shells)
2 onions, sliced
3 tomatoes, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 tablespoons dende oil (or olive oil if you can't find it)
coconut milk, 100ml
1/8 teaspoon paprika (* see note at the end)
cilantro and chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Saute onions, garlic and tomatoes in oil, in a clay pan if possible (http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/15240632.jpg). When onions are golden-about 15 minutes-add deveined and cleaned shrimp, and wait until it gets "red"-about 15 more minutes. About 5 minutes after you added the shrimp, add coconut milk and paprika. Before serving, mix in cilantro and chives.
  • Pirao: 700ml water; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, mashed with salt; pepper & salt to taste; reserved shrimp shells; dash of colorau *; 1 cup manioc flour. In a pan with lid, boil all the ingredients for about 15 minutes. Drain. Put liquid back in pan; when it boils turn to a simmer. SLOWLY add manioc flour, stirring constantly (as for polenta). It is ready when it starts thickening. (It doesn't harden, but turns kinda gooey.).
  • * We actually use "colorau" (made mainly from "urucum" seeds); instead of paprika, a better substitute in my view is annatto seeds (http://www.overmundo.com.br/overblog/nosso-colorau-o-urucum). Saute annatto seeds in the dende oil, being VERY careful not to bun them; remove seeds and use the oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 294.5, Sodium 342.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 32.6

MUQUECA WITH PIRAO



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Provided by Christopher Idone

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 1h

Yield Ten servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

About 10 cups fish stock
2 coconuts for coconut milk
1 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
4 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped parsley
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 dozen medium-sized shrimp in shell
3 pounds snapper or grouper fillets with skin (heads and trimmings reserved for steps 8 and 12)
1 cup manioc flour
3 tablespoons dende oil (see note)
2 teaspoons hot pimente oil or tabasco

Steps:

  • Prepare the stock and coconut milk a day or two ahead.
  • Coat a large nonreactive (such as glass or enamel) saute pan with a half cup of the olive oil and place over medium-high heat.
  • Saute the garlic in the oil just until golden, about four or five minutes. Add the onions and cook just until wilted, stirring frequently, about five or six minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes, parsley and seasonings. Heat thoroughly and add one cup of fish stock and four cups prepared coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool and reserve. (This can be prepared a day ahead.)
  • Salt and pepper the shrimp and refrigerate.
  • Cut the fish fillets, checking for stray bones, into one-and-a-half-inch cubes, salt and pepper the cubes and refrigerate.
  • Over medium heat, bring eight cups of fish stock to a simmer.
  • Add the fish heads and trimmings to the stock, simmer for 15 minutes, strain and reserve the heads and keep the stock warm.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a nonreactive saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute briefly, until they are pink. Remove and reserve the shrimp.
  • Add the fish cubes and saute them until they are golden but not thoroughly cooked. Remove and reserve with the shrimp.
  • Deglaze the pan with a half cup of the warm fish stock and add the reserved coconut-fish stock mixture and bring to a simmer and keep warm over very low heat.
  • To make the pirao, pick away the cheeks and excess meat from the heads and trimmings. Combine one cup of the fish meat with about a quarter cup of fish stock and puree in a food processor or electric blender.
  • In a medium-sized heat-proof bowl, add the manioc flour and whisk in the heated stock a little at a time until it is the consistency of farina.
  • Whisk in the fish puree, one tablespoon of dende oil and one teaspoon of pimente oil, or to taste.
  • Cover and keep warm over a pan of simmering water while you finish cooking the fish.
  • Raise the heat and bring the coconut-fish mixture to a simmer. Add the shrimp, cubed fish and their juices and bring to a simmer. Add the remaining two tablespoons of dende and one teaspoon of pimente oil. Transfer to a heated soup tureen or wide shallow soup plates and accompany with the pirao, slaw and boiled rice. Usually the shrimp are served in their shells and the shells eaten. If they are to be peeled - then they should be peeled just before reheating in the coconut-fish stock mixture.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 785, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 1381 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRAZILIAN FISH STEW (MOQUECA DE PEIXE)



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This is from Cooking Light. "From the state of Bahia in northern Brazil, moqueca de peixe (moo-KAY-ka duh PAY-shuh) is a tropical fish stew fragrant with garlic and peppers, and enriched with coconut milk."

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Bass

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1 1/2 lb) sea bass or 1 (1 1/2 lb) halibut fillets, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup minced green onion (about 1 bunch)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 large)
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup light coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, and bay leaf; cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium-high; add tomato, and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup cilantro, clam juice, and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Place one-third of vegetable mixture in a blender, and puree until smooth.
  • Pour pureed vegetable mixture into pan. Repeat procedure with remaining vegetable mixture.
  • Add coconut milk and red pepper to pureed vegetable mixture.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes. Add fish mixture; cook 3 minutes or until fish is done.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 189.7, Sodium 1198.5, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 39

BRAZILIAN SHRIMP STEW (MOQUECA DE CAMAROES)



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A delicious, easy to make bowl of soup that is Low Carb, Paleo, and Whole 30 compliant! I found this recipe on www.ibreatheimhungry.com". Its absolutely delicious!

Provided by Lyncca Harvey

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 1 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 cup coconut milk (or whole cream if you don't want it as sweet)
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
  • Saute onions for several minutes until translucent, then add the garlic and peppers and cook for several minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes, shrimp and cilantro to the pan and simmer gently until the shrimp turns opaque.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and Sriracha sauce, and cook just until heated through - do not boil.
  • Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 1007.2, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 25.8, Protein 16.7

MOQUECA DE PEIXE BAIANA (BRAZILIAN FISH STEW)



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This fish stew, called moqueca, is a very typical, traditional Brazilian dish that originated in the Northeast. The palm oil gives it its distinctive flavor. Serve hot with white rice or coconut rice.

Provided by GraçaRibeiro

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (4 ounce) fillets sea bass
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons palm oil
1 large onion, cut into rings
1 ½ cups water
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
½ bunch green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse sea bass under running cold water; pat dry. Place in a shallow dish and season with lime juice, garlic, and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grated onion and cook for a few seconds. Add fish and marinade to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in palm oil and onion rings, followed by water and coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions; cover and cook until vegetables are soft and flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 144.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

MOQUECA (BRAZILIAN FISH STEW)



Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew) image

This Brazilian dish may contain a few unexpected or even unfamiliar ingredients, but they are easy to find online and worth the search. The result is a tropical fish stew mellowed by slices of plantain and coconut milk and accompanied by the traditional hot sauce called piri-piri and farofa, the toasted cassava-meal accompaniment. Farofa is served all over South America with all kinds of dishes; this version, with caramelized onions adapted from Felipe Amaral in Rio de Janeiro, was my favorite. You can serve the moqueca without the farofa, if you prefer, but it helps to sop up the soupy liquid from the stew.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups manioc or cassava meal, available online and in some specialty food shops
1 3/4 pounds black sea bass, filleted, trimmings reserved
12 ounces large shrimp, peeled, shells reserved
Salt
2 bay leaves
1 small white turnip, peeled and diced
3 medium onions
4 large plum tomatoes
6 ounces shishito peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 green plantain
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in rings
2 green Cubanelle peppers, green frying peppers or 1 small green bell pepper, cut in rings
10 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
4 tablespoons dendê oil, or red palm oil, available online
6 ounces cooked octopus tentacles, cut in thick slices, or raw squid in thin rings
1 long red chile pepper, for garnish
1/2 cup long grain rice, steamed
Piri-piri or other hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the farofa if desired: Melt butter in a skillet or shallow saucepan on medium heat. Add sliced onion, and cook, stirring, until it turns light brown. Stir in manioc and cook, stirring, 5 to 8 minutes, until it starts to toast. Cover and keep warm.
  • Make the fish broth: Cut each bass fillet in 4 or 5 pieces, cover and refrigerate. Place trimmings in a 3-quart stovetop casserole, preferably an earthenware pot. Lightly salt shrimp, cover and refrigerate. Place shells in the pot. Add 5 cups water; the bay leaves; the turnip; 2 onions, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; half the shishito peppers; the garlic; and half the cilantro and chives. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut a slit in the skin of the plantain, wrap in foil and bake 20 minutes, until flesh is tender. Cool.
  • Strain broth into a bowl, pressing on the solids. Discard solids and return broth to pot. Cook over medium heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups.
  • Slice remaining tomatoes and remaining onion 1/4 inch thick and add to pot. Add bell peppers, Cubanelle peppers, remaining shishito peppers, remaining chives and all but 1 tablespoon remaining cilantro. Bring to a simmer and cook about 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • Peel plantain and slice it 1/2 inch thick. Add to pot. Add coconut milk and dende oil. Add fish and octopus, if using, and simmer 5 minutes. Rinse and dry shrimp and squid, if using, and add to pot. Simmer 3 minutes. Check seasonings. Strew remaining cilantro on top, garnish with a red chile and serve over rice directly from the pot, with farofa and piri-piri on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 696, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1288 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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