How To Make Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 cup fish or vegetable broth
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp palm oil (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil (and palm oil if using) over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
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Add the bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
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Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and fish or vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the prawns and cook for 5-6 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
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Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
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Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 321kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 175mg
- Sodium : 578mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 14g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 27g
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