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Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew

Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew

Enjoy a flavorful Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew made with prawns, coconut milk, and spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan

Ingredients
  

Seafood

  • 400 g prawns

Vegetables

  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 medium red pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cherry tomatoes diced

Liquids

  • 400 ml coconut milk

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

Instructions
 

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.

Nutrition

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
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