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Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew
30 MIN

Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

Seafood

Ingredients

  • Raw King Prawns450g Raw King Prawns
  • Lime juice75 ml Lime juice
  • Garlic3 cloves Chopped Garlic
  • Coconut Oil3 tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • Spring Onions4 Chopped Spring Onions
  • Onion1 Onion
  • Red Pepper1 chopped Red Pepper
  • Chilli Flakes1 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • Paprika2 tsp Paprika
  • Plum Tomatoes3 chopped Plum Tomatoes
  • Coconut Milk400ml Coconut Milk
  • Coriander2 tbs chopped Coriander
  • RiceTo serve Rice

Preparation

  1. step 1 Place the prawns in a bowl with 2 tbsp of the lime juice, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of the chopped garlic.
  2. Chill for 1 hr.
  3. step 2 Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan.
  4. Add the spring onion and onion and fry for 5 mins, then add the red pepper, chilli flakes, paprika and remaining garlic.
  5. step 3 Pour in the tomatoes, coconut milk and a little salt.
  6. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 10 mins.
  7. Add the prawns, all the marinade and remaining lime juice.
  8. Gently simmer until the prawns turn white, about 3 mins.
  9. Serve with the fresh coriander and rice.

Adapted from TheMealDB.