Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew
Bahia-style moqueca prawn stew — a fragrant Brazilian seafood classic.
By API | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 4
Tags: Seafood, Dinner
Ingredients
- 450 g king prawns
- 75 tsp lime juice
- 3 pcs garlic
- 3 ml coconut oil
- 4 g spring onion
- 1 g onions
- 1 g red pepper
- 1 g chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 3 g plum tomatoes
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 pcs to serve rice
Instructions
- Step 1: Put the prawns into a bowl with 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp chopped garlic; mix well to coat and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Step 2: Warm the coconut oil in a large saucepan, add the spring onion and onion, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in the red pepper, chilli flakes, paprika and the remaining garlic and cook briefly.
- Step 4: Add the tomatoes, coconut milk and a little salt, bring to a simmer and allow to reduce for 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Return the prawns with all of their marinade and the remaining lime juice to the pan, then simmer gently until the prawns turn white, about 3 minutes.
- Step 6: Serve the prawns garnished with fresh coriander alongside rice.