Bahia-Style Shrimp in Coconut Sauce Recipe

Name: Bahia-Style Shrimp in Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Juice of 1 lime; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons Annatto Oil or corn oil; 1 small onion, minced; 6 scallions, white and light green parts, minced; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, minced; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, minced; 6 plum tomatoes, minced; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, halved and seeded; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaves and stems; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Annatto Oil or corn oil
1 small onion, minced
6 scallions, white and light green parts, minced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, minced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, minced
6 plum tomatoes, minced
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaves and stems
Lime wedges, for serving

1
In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the garlic, lime juice and 1 teaspoon of salt.
2
Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3
In a large skillet, heat the Annatto Oil until shimmering.
4
Add the onion, scallions and red and green bell peppers and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the minced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Reduce the heat to moderately low and add the tomato sauce, coconut milk, chile and 1 teaspoon of salt.
7
Simmer until the sauce is reduced by one-fourth, about 10 minutes.
8
Increase the heat to moderately high.
9
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they're pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
10
Transfer to a serving dish and discard the chile.
11
Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on, 3 garlic cloves, minced, Juice of 1 lime, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Bahia-Style Shrimp in Coconut Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bahia-Style Shrimp in Coconut Sauce

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