
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.