Brazilian Shrimp Stew Recipe

Name: Brazilian Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, in shell peeled and deveined (21 to 25 per lb); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 5 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon palm oil (dende oil)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, in shell peeled and deveined (21 to 25 per lb)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
5 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon palm oil (dende oil)

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Toss shrimp with black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic, and lemon juice and marinate, covered and chilled, 20 minutes.
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Puree tomatoes with juice in a blender until smooth.
3
Cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cayenne, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and remaining teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato puree and simmer briskly, stirring, until mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a boil, then add shrimp mixture and cook, stirring, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Stir in dende oil and remaining 4 tablespoons cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
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* Available at Brazilian and West African markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).
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Gourmet.
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December 2002.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, in shell peeled and deveined (21 to 25 per lb), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Shrimp Stew 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 Shrimp Stew

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