BAHIA-STYLE MOQUECA PRAWN STEW

Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew image

A Brazilian-inspired seafood casserole with creamy coconut sauce, coriander garnish and plenty of sunshine spice

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

450g large, raw, peeled prawn
75ml lime juice
3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
3 tbsp coconut oil
4 spring onions , chopped
1 onion , sliced into half moons
1 red pepper , thinly sliced
1 tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp paprika
3 plum tomatoes , deseeded and chopped
400ml coconut milk
2 tbsp chopped coriander
steamed rice , to serve

Steps:

Place the prawns in a bowl with 2 tbsp of the lime juice, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of the chopped garlic. Chill for 1 hr.
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan. Add the spring onion and onion and fry for 5 mins, then add the red pepper, chilli flakes, paprika and remaining garlic.
Pour in the tomatoes, coconut milk and a little salt. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 10 mins. Add the prawns, all the marinade and remaining lime juice. Gently simmer until the prawns turn white, about 3 mins. Serve with the fresh coriander and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium