Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew
Brazilian Prawn Coconut Stew (Moqueca de Camarao) is a delicious low-carb dish made with prawns and coconut milk.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Chilling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 389 kcal
- 400 g prawns
- 2 limes juice divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1 medium red pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 8 pieces cherry tomatoes diced
- 400 ml coconut milk
- Fresh coriander to serve
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: 1servingCalories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 1495mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13g
Keyword Brazilian food, coconut stew, low-carb recipe, prawn stew, seafood stew