Moqueca  Coconut Shrimp Stew Recipe

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Coconut Shrimp Stew or Moqueca de Camarão, is a delicious traditional dish in Brazil. It's a 30-Minute creamy stew with coconut milk and vegetables.  YUM!

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs Raw shrimp 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Salt, Black Pepper 2 Cloves Garlic minced 1 Medium Onion diced 1 Green bell pepper diced 14-15 ounces Diced Tomatoes 1 can ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup Coconut Milk, unsweetened ½ cup Vegetable or Chicken broth 2 tablespoons Lime Juice 2 teaspoons Cornstarch ¼ cup Cold Water

Prep Shrimp & Veggies

01

Peel & clean the shrimp. Season with Salt and Pepper. Peel, mince, dice, chop the garlic, onion, green pepper and the cilantro. Juice the lime. Mix the cornstarch and water.

Cook the Shrimp

02

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate. 

Cook the Veggies

03

To the same pan, add the onion, garlic, and the green pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Cook the Stew

04

Add the broth, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, cornstarch slurry, cumin, cayenne, lime juice, and cilantro. Simmer over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.

Add the Shrimp back

05

Add the shrimp back to the stew and warm through for just 1-2 minutes. Serve with Brazilian Rice or by itself and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Serve and Enjoy!!

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