30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Quick Shrimp Moqueca
70% authentic · Brazilian-inspired
A simplified and faster version of Moqueca, using readily available ingredients and focusing on shrimp for quick cooking.
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Ingredients
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined500g
- Coconut milk400ml
- Diced tomatoes (canned)1 can (400g)
- Onion, chopped1 medium
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Red bell pepper, chopped1/2
- Lime juice1 tbsp
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Parsley, chopped2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until softened, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and bell pepper, cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice) and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add the seasoned shrimp to the simmering liquid. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 6
Stir in lime juice and most of the parsley. Adjust seasoning.
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with remaining parsley.
