CAMARAO MOZAMBIQUE (PORTUGUESE-STYLE SHRIMP)

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This is a delicious and quick shrimp saute using typical Portuguese ingredients like red wine and plenty of garlic and parsley. The saffron makes it a little different, and a touch of crushed red peppers at the end of cooking make it wonderful! I used Argentine pink shrimp from Trader Joe's, and they were awesome!

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Portuguese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in 1 tbsp. warm water for 15 minutes
1/2 cup red wine
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb shrimp, peeled and cleaned

Steps:

  • Saute onion in the butter until almost browned; reduce heat slightly and add garlic, parsley, and turmeric.
  • Saute another 5 minutes then add water and saffron water.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in wine and lemon juice; bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes to cook off some of the alcohol.
  • Add shrimp, salt, black pepper to taste and crushed red peppers.
  • Cook about 5 minutes or until shrimp have just turned pink and are still juicy and tender.
  • This is normally served in small bowls with crusty bread for dipping, or it could be served over rice.

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