Shrimp Mozambique, (Camarao Mozambique) Recipe

Name: Shrimp Mozambique, (Camarao Mozambique)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup water; 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (or flat leaf parsley); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon saffron, toasted, crushed and soaked in 1 tbsp warm water for 15 minutes; 1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup light beer; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce (or generous pinch crushed red pepper); 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (26-30 count)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup water
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (or flat leaf parsley)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon saffron, toasted, crushed and soaked in 1 tbsp warm water for 15 minutes
1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup light beer
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons hot chili sauce (or generous pinch crushed red pepper)
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (26-30 count)

1
Melt butter in a 3-quart pot over medium-low heart.
2
Toss in onion and fry until lightly golden.
3
Pour in the water followed by garlic, cilantro, turmeric, and saffron water.
4
Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the essence of the spices and herbs to mingle.
5
Pour in the red wine or beer with the lemon juice. Stir.
6
Cover and raise heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to boil.
7
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes.
8
Toss in the shrimp, hot peppers or chili sauce if using and give them a turn in the sauce.
9
Cook for three minutes over medium-low until the shrimp are just curled tender and turned pink.
10
Spoon the shrimp into bowls and serve with plenty of crusty bread to dip in the flavourful sauce. (This can also be served over rice!).

521

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup water, 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Mozambique, (Camarao Mozambique) 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.

Shrimp Mozambique, (Camarao Mozambique)

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