Bahia Shrimp

Submitted by chefsousa

"A Brazilian Dish.... Great for dinner parties and lovers of shrimp. Serves great with coconut rice and black beans."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
• salt and black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 lbs shelled shrimp
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro
• 8 fluid ounces coconut milk (thin)
• 3 tablespoons palm oil

directions

1. 1. Place the potato and salt in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onions and sauté until golden.
3. 3. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4. Add the prawns, salt, pepper and coriander, mix well then reduce the heat, cover and simmer very gently for 8-10 minutes until the shrimp are done.
5. 5. Drain the cooked potato, return to the pan and mash with a potato masher or fork.
6. 6. Add the coconut milk to the prawns and mix well then and the mashed potato, a little at a time, stirring vigorously until well incorporated.