Brazilian Shellfish Soup Recipes

BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD SOUP

Steps:

• 1.Marinate the Seafood: In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the shells and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. 2.Meanwhile, Make the Shrimp Stock: In a large saucepan, cover the shrimp shells with the water. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes. Let cool. Strain the stock. 3.Make the Soup: In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour; whisk over moderately low heat until foamy, about 3 minutes. Add the coconut milk; whisk over high heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and keep warm. 4.In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 1 tablespoon of the dendê oil. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes. Add half of the tomatoes and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the marinated seafood and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the soup and simmer until the seafood is just cooked, 6 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. 5.Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of dendê oil. Add the hearts of palm and the remaining tomatoes, season with salt and cook over high heat until warmed through, 1 minute. Spoon the Coconut-Cashew Rice into shallow bowls and ladle the soup on top. Garnish with the hearts of palm and tomatoes and serve. Make Ahead The recipe can be prepared through Step 4 and refrigerated overnight.

BRAZILIAN SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat.
• Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Add the rice, red-pepper flakes, salt, tomatoes, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the rice is almost tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir the coconut milk into the soup. Bring back to a simmer and then stir in the shrimp. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just done, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in the black pepper, lemon juice, and parsley.

BRAZILIAN SHELLFISH SOUP

Steps:

• Instructions.
• Place clams and mussels in a large bowl; cover with cold water. Sprinkle with cornmeal; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add clams and mussels; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells. Remove clams and mussels from pan; set aside. Discard cooking liquid.
• Heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; saute 8 minutes. Add tomato, ginger, orange.
• rind, clam juice and tomato paste; coook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until done. Remove from heat; stir in clams, mussels, green onions, and next 5 ingredients (green onions thru milk). Ladle soup into large.
• bowls; speinkle with coconut. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.