Moqueca De Camarao (Shrimp Stew - Brazil)

A very easy and quick shrimp dish from brazil.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons palm oil (dende)
• 1  large onion, finely chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  lbs  prawns, medium size, fresh, shelled and deveined
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4  large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2  tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  red cayenne pepper, fresh
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Directions

1. Heat the oil, and stir fry the onion until golden brown.
2. Add the garlic and prawns, stir fry for about 3 minutes.
3. Add the salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, parsley, pepper, cayenne and coconut milk.
4. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.