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Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

60 min · Serves 6 · By TheMealDB Import

  • High Protein
  • Seafood
  • Dinner
  • Comfort Food

Seafood

Adapted from bbcgoodfood.com

Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • 450 gRaw King Prawns
  • 75 mlLime juice
  • 3 cloves ChoppedGarlic
  • 3 tablespoonsCoconut Oil
  • 4 ChoppedSpring Onions
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 choppedRed Pepper
  • 1 tspChilli Flakes
  • 2 tspPaprika
  • 3 choppedPlum Tomatoes
  • 400 mlCoconut Milk
  • 2 tbs choppedCoriander
  • 1 To serveRice

Method

Prep 25 min · Cook 35 min

  1. 1Place 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.
  2. 2Heat 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.
  3. 3Pour 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.