Brazilian Cuisine
Shrimp Moqueca
Shrimp Moqueca is the essence of Brazilian coastal cuisine, where delicate seafood meets a rich, velvety base of coconut milk and tomatoes. The dish captures attention with its golden hue, provided by annatto oil or turmeric, and a complex aroma blending coconut sweetness with a touch of lime acidity. As it simmers, the vegetables release their juices, creating an incredibly flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. It is a hearty festive meal that remains accessible to prepare.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 45 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cooking
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Brazilian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Dice the onions and bell peppers, and slice the tomatoes thinly
Dice the onions and bell peppers, and slice the tomatoes thinly.
- 02
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- 03
Add peppers and tomatoes, cover, and simmer until soft
Add peppers and tomatoes, cover, and simmer until soft.
- 04
Stir in coconut milk and heat until simmering
Stir in coconut milk and heat until simmering.
- 05
Add shrimp and lime juice, cooking until the shrimp are pink…
Add shrimp and lime juice, cooking until the shrimp are pink and firm.
- 06
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
The vegetable base of onions, peppers, and tomatoes can be prepared in advance, leaving only the addition of shrimp and coconut milk for serving time.
How to serve
Serve the moqueca directly in the deep pan it was cooked in, alongside a side of fluffy white rice.
How to store
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container and consume within 2 days, as shrimp can change texture when reheated.
Note
Do not overcook the shrimp; once they turn pink and firm, the dish is ready.
