Camarao Mozambique (Portuguese-Style Shrimp) Recipe

Name: Camarao Mozambique (Portuguese-Style Shrimp)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup onion, minced; 1/2 cup water; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in 1 tbsp. warm water for 15 minutes; 1/2 cup red wine; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and cleaned

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in 1 tbsp. warm water for 15 minutes
1/2 cup red wine
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb shrimp, peeled and cleaned

1
Saute onion in the butter until almost browned; reduce heat slightly and add garlic, parsley, and turmeric.
2
Saute another 5 minutes then add water and saffron water.
3
Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes.
4
Stir in wine and lemon juice; bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes to cook off some of the alcohol.
5
Add shrimp, salt, black pepper to taste and crushed red peppers.
6
Cook about 5 minutes or until shrimp have just turned pink and are still juicy and tender.
7
This is normally served in small bowls with crusty bread for dipping, or it could be served over rice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup onion, minced, 1/2 cup water, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Camarao Mozambique (Portuguese-Style Shrimp) 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.

Camarao Mozambique (Portuguese-Style Shrimp)

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