Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew
Seafood

Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

Ingredients

  • Raw King Prawns450g
  • Lime juice75 ml
  • Garlic3 cloves Chopped
  • Coconut Oil3 tablespoons
  • Spring Onions4 Chopped
  • Onion1
  • Red Pepper1 chopped
  • Chilli Flakes1 tsp
  • Paprika2 tsp
  • Plum Tomatoes3 chopped
  • Coconut Milk400ml
  • Coriander2 tbs chopped
  • RiceTo serve

Preparation Steps

step 1

Place 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.

step 2

Heat 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.

step 3

Pour 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.