Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew
A Brazilian-inspired seafood casserole with creamy coconut sauce, coriander garnish and plenty of sunshine spice
- Prep:15 mins
Cook:25 mins
plus chilling - Serves 4
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
- kcal 398
- fat 28g
- saturates 22g
- carbs 12g
- sugars 8g
- fibre 3g
- protein 23g
- salt 0.6g
Ingredients
- 450g large, raw, peeled prawns
- 75ml lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 spring onions, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced into half moons
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3 plum tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
- 400ml coconut milk
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- steamed rice, to serve
Method
Place the prawns in a bowl with 2 tbsp of the lime juice, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of the chopped garlic. Chill for 1 hr.
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan. Add the spring onion and onion and fry for 5 mins, then add the red pepper, chilli flakes, paprika and remaining garlic.
Pour in the tomatoes, coconut milk and a little salt. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 10 mins. Add the prawns, all the marinade and remaining lime juice. Gently simmer until the prawns turn white, about 3 mins. Serve with the fresh coriander and rice.