Dinner

Bahia-style Moqueca Prawn Stew

Name: Bahia-style Moqueca Prawn Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 450g raw king prawns, raw; 75 ml lime, juiced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons coconut oil; 4 spring onions, chopped; 1 onion; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 2 tsp paprika; 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 400ml coconut milk; 2 tbs coriander, chopped; rice, To serve; salt, to taste

A fragrant Brazilian-inspired prawn stew with coconut milk, peppers, tomatoes, lime, and coriander, served with rice.

1 hr 25 min
500 kcal
Gluten-free
Seafood
Stew

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

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.
Step 2:
Chill for 1 hour.
1 h
Step 3:
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan.
Step 4:
Add the spring onions and onion and fry for 5 minutes.
5 min
Step 5:
Add the red pepper, chilli flakes, paprika, and remaining garlic.
Step 6:
Pour in the tomatoes, coconut milk, and a little salt.
Step 7:
Bring to a simmer.
Step 8:
Let reduce for 10 minutes.
10 min
Step 9:
Add the prawns, all the marinade, and the remaining lime juice.
Step 10:
Gently simmer until the prawns turn white, about 3 minutes.
3 min
Step 11:
Serve with the fresh coriander and rice.