MOQUECA DE CAMARO (BRASILIAN SHRIMP STEW)

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Tbsp dende oil (palm oil- available at African grocery)
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined and brined for 20 minutes
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 14oz can diced tomatoes
3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp chopped chili pepper or 1 fresh red cayenne pepper
1 can of unsweetened coconut milk (Thai is best)
I added another 2 Tbsp of chopped cilantro and another tbsp of dende
oil before serving with rice. Good with fried platanos.
Shrimp brine:
1 qt water, 1/4 c Kosher salt, 1/4 c sugar, juice of 1/2 lemon. Brine
for 20 minutes or so. Rinse briefly and dry on paper towels.

Steps:

  • Heat dende oil in pan and stir fry onions until soft and golden brown. Add garlic and fry for short time. Add lemon juice, tomatoes, cilantro, chili pepper, salt and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes. Add coconut milk, salt and shrimp and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are just done. ( Do not boil coconut milk as it may curdle). If needed you can add either a little more coconut milk or more canned diced tomatoes to desired consistency.

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