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Moqueca de Camarao (shrimp stew) is for Dinner.

Moqueca de Camarao (shrimp stew) takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Moqueca de Camarao (shrimp stew) takes 25 minutes to cook.

Moqueca de Camarao (shrimp stew) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Moqueca de Camarao (shrimp stew) are:

1 1/3 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
juice of one lemon (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can diced tomatoes, including juice (I like Muir Glen fire-roasted)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup (packed) finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk (stirred)

OPTIONAL: 1 tablespoon dende (red palm) oil---I have yet to find this!

Here is how you make Moqueca de Camarao (shrimp stew):

Mix together black pepper, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic. Add shrimp, toss, and marinate for 20-30 minutes in refrigerator. Cook onion and red bell pepper in olive oil in skillet over medium-low heat until soft, about 8 minutes. Add cayenne, cilantro, remaining half teaspoon of salt, canned tomatoes (with liquid) and marinade (minus shrimp), until somewhat reduced, about 10 minutes.Reduce heat to low, add shrimp, cook another five minutes. Makes 6 servings.Serve with rice, garnish with fresh cilantroNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BEELZEBLONDE.

The nutritional information for Moqueca de Camarao (shrimp stew) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 165.7

• Total Fat: 11.9 g
• Cholesterol: 53.6 mg
• Sodium: 463.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 7.6 g