Brazilian Prawn Vatapa Recipes

BRAZILIAN PRAWN VATAPA

Steps:

• Put breadcrumbs in a bowl and stir in the coconut milk and leave to soak for about 30 minutes. Then puree in food processor. Set aside.
• Peel fresh prawns and put shells with fish stock and tomatoes into pan bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes then strain.
• In a food processor put the onion, chilli, dried shrimps and mix up until quite mushy, put thismix into a large fry pan with the palm oil and cook over a low heat.
• Grind the peanuts and cashews in the food processor. Add this to the pan of onion mix. Stir in the breadcrumb puree and prawn stock and boil and stir for about 5 minutes then add the coconut cream, lime joice, prawns and garnish with fresh coriander.

BAHIA-STYLE MOQUECA PRAWN STEW

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.