Shrimp Bahia Style Camarão à Baiana Food

CAMARON A BAHIANA - SHRIMP BAHIA STYLE IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onion until it is softened.
• Add and sauté the tomatoes and parsley for 5 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes.
• Season with salt/pepper.
• Melt the butter and add to main dish with coconut milk, STIR FREQUENTLY.
• Add the red peppers/chipotle powder and stir for 2 -5 minutes (make sure shrimp are done).
• Serve with some rice (white, wheat, or fried -- your choice).

BAHIA-STYLE MOQUECA PRAWN STEW

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

BRAZILIAN SHRIMP STEW (MOQUECA DE CAMAROES)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
• Saute onions for several minutes until translucent, then add the garlic and peppers and cook for several minutes more.
• Add the tomatoes, shrimp and cilantro to the pan and simmer gently until the shrimp turns opaque.
• Pour in the coconut milk and Sriracha sauce, and cook just until heated through - do not boil.
• Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

SHRIMP BAHIA STYLE (CAMARãO à BAIANA)

Steps:

• Very typical. Clean and prepare shrimp. Marinate for 30 min with lemon juice and crushed garlic clove. In a large frying pan heat cooking oil and add grated onion. Add shrimp. When shrimp are golden, add 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Sprinkle with pepper and cook until the shrimp turn pink. In the blender beat tomatoes without seeds, and a dash of hot sauce and add to shrimp mixture. Taste to see if more salt or hot sauce is needed. Serve over white rice.