Brazilian Seafood Stew-Vatapa Recipe

Name: Brazilian Seafood Stew-Vatapa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) package dried shrimp (about 2 cups); 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 3 -5 serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cups coconut milk; 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1 cup natural-style peanut butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined; 1 lb cod fish fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cupfresh cilantro, minced

Servings: persons

1 (5 ounce) package dried shrimp (about 2 cups)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 -5 serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups coconut milk
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 cup natural-style peanut butter
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined
1 lb cod fish fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cupfresh cilantro, minced

1
Cover dried shrimp with warm water. Let stand 15 minutes; drain. Finely chop shrimp; reserve.
2
Cook and stir onion, chiles, garlic, paprika and red pepper in 2 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until onion is tender. Stir in coconut milk, tomatoes, salt and reserved dried shrimp. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs and peanut butter until well blended and mixture is consistency of thick sauce; keep warm over low heat.
3
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in skillet until hot. Cook and stir raw shrimp in oil over medium heat until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp to sauce mixture with slotted spoon. Add more oil to skillet if necessary. Cook and stir fish until it flakes easily with fork, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently stir fish into sauce mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with salsa if desired.

949

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 ounce) package dried shrimp (about 2 cups), 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 3 -5 serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Seafood Stew-Vatapa 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.

Brazilian Seafood Stew-Vatapa

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