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Seafood Recipes
Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique
Portuguese shrimp Mozambique is a popular dish from the southern African country of Mozambique, which was a Portuguese colony until 1975. The dish is made with shrimp cooked in a spicy sauce of garlic, onion, tomato, and coconut milk, and is typically served with rice or bread.
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| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined1 onion, chopped4 cloves of garlic, minced2 tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup of tomato sauce1/2 cup of coconut milk1/2 cup of water2 tbsp of olive oil1 tbsp of paprika1 tbsp of cumin1 tbsp of chili powderSalt and pepper, to tasteFresh coriander, chopped (optional)
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Preparation
- In a squilet over medium heat, add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Stir the shrimp into the sauce in the skillet. Stir in the water and coconut milk after adding them. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Taste the sauce and make any necessary spice adjustments.
- Serve the Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique over rice or with bread, garnished with chopped coriander if desired. Enjoy!
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