Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner idea? This easy Brazilian shrimp moqueca is the perfect weeknight meal. It brings all the authentic tropical flavors of a traditional Brazilian seafood stew to your table in just minutes. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for this Quick Shrimp Moqueca:
- 14 oz (400g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined;
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) coconut milk;
- 1/3 cup (100ml) corn or sunflower oil;
- 2 tbsp red palm oil (azeite de dendê);
- Fresh cilantro, to taste;
- Salt, to taste;
- 21 oz (600g) ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped;
- 1 tbsp Bahian seasoning (tempero baiano);
- 3 onions, finely chopped.
How to Make Easy Shrimp Moqueca:
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the onions in the oil over medium heat until translucent;
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot;
- Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce;
- Once the sauce is thick, stir in the red palm oil and coconut milk;
- Add the shrimp and fresh cilantro;
- Season with salt and the Bahian seasoning to taste;
- Cook the shrimp for 4 minutes, then turn off the heat;
- Serve warm with white rice and a fresh side salad.
Enjoy your meal!
Tips:
This is a quick and easy take on the traditional shrimp moqueca. For a deeper, richer flavor, feel free to add chunks of white fish to the stew.
Did You Know?
In Brazil, moqueca is a staple dish from the states of Pará, Bahia, and Espírito Santo. Traditionally made with fish, shellfish, or crustaceans, it can even feature chicken or eggs. Modern vegetarian versions are also popular, using ingredients like green cashew pulp, plantains, jackfruit, hearts of palm, mushrooms, tofu, eggplant, or cauliflower. (Source: Wikipedia)
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