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Brazilian Moqueca with Shrimp

Brazilian Moqueca with Shrimp prepared dish

This brazilian moqueca is a vibrant and flavorful shrimp stew, featuring a rich coconut milk base infused with fresh herbs and spices. The combination of tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions creates a delightful medley that perfectly complements the succulent shrimp. Serve this dish with rice for a complete and satisfying meal!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include bell pepper, salt, cilantro, olive oil.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 150 g bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 20 g cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 200 g tomatoes (diced)
  • 30 ml lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 500 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 100 g onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and sliced bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the shrimp, lime juice, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 10 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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