Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew
Enjoy a flavorful Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew made with prawns, coconut milk, and spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course main dish
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
Vegetables
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1 medium red pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cherry tomatoes diced
Spices
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Other
- 2 limes juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Fresh coriander to serve
Cooking Steps
Put the prawns in a bowl and stir in half of the lime juice and the minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper and chill for 30 minutes.
In a large pan, heat the coconut oil and fry the red onion and red pepper for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the garlic and green chilli and continue to cook for another minute.
Add the red chilli flakes and paprika, stir to combine and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the prawns and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the prawns are almost cooked.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring often and breaking down the tomatoes with your spoon as they cook.
Add the coconut milk, bring to a simmer, then allow to reduce and thicken for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and season to taste. Serve with rice and topped with fresh coriander and extra lime wedges.
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Coconut, prawn, Quick, seafood, spicy, stew