BRAZILIAN SHRIMP STEW

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I got this recipe from Epicurious.com courtesy of Gourmet, December 2002...made this for dinner Sunday I followed these instructions to a T and boy oh boy this was fantastic served over basmati rice...I truly highly recommend this....

Provided by GRECORICAN

Categories     Brazilian

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, in shell peeled and deveined (21 to 25 per lb)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
5 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon palm oil (dende oil)

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp with black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic, and lemon juice and marinate, covered and chilled, 20 minutes.
  • Purée tomatoes with juice in a blender until smooth.
  • Cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cayenne, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and remaining teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato purée and simmer briskly, stirring, until mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a boil, then add shrimp mixture and cook, stirring, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in dendê oil and remaining 4 tablespoons cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
  • * Available at Brazilian and West African markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).
  • Makes 6 servings.
  • Gourmet.
  • December 2002.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 144, Sodium 887.4, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 21.1

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