Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

Summary

Seafood - Brazil

Ingredients

• Rice (To serve)
  Swaps (2)
• 1 Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic (Chopped)
• 3 Plum Tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Coriander (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
• 400 ml Coconut Milk
  Swaps (1)
• 1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes
• 450 g Raw King Prawns
• 75 ml Lime juice
  Swaps (1)
• 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil
• 4 Spring Onions (Chopped)

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.