BRAZILIAN SHRIMP STEW (MOQUECA DE CAMAROES)

Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca De Camaroes) image

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