Brazilian-style Moqueca with Prawns

• large raw peeled shrimp450 г g
• lime juice↗75 мл ml
• garlic cloves↗3

  finely chopped

• coconut oil↗3 ст. л. tbsp
• green onion↗4

  chopped

• onion↗1

  sliced into half-moons

• red pepper↗1

  thinly sliced

• chili flakes↗1 ч. л. tsp
• paprika↗2 ч. л. tsp
• plum tomatoes↗3

  seedless, chopped

• coconut milk400 мл ml
• chopped cilantro2 ст. л. tbsp
• steamed rice

  for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the shrimp in a bowl, add 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp salt and 3 finely chopped garlic cloves. Mix and let marinate for 1 hour.

2. 2

   In a large pot heat the coconut oil. Add the chopped green onion and onion, sauté for 5 minutes, then add the thinly sliced red pepper, chili flakes, paprika and the remaining garlic. Stir.

3. 3

   Add the chopped plum tomatoes, coconut milk and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp together with the marinade and the remaining lime juice. Simmer over low heat until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with steamed rice.