Bahian Shrimp Stew with Coconut Milk

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A rich, aromatic stew featuring shrimp in a coconut milk base with peanuts, peppers, and cilantro for a coastal Brazilian flavor. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs shrimp, coconut milk, peanut butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Brazilian cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup coconut milk and 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Whisk until smooth, then add 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper and 1 minced garlic clove. Simmer for 5 minutes until peppers soften.
  2. Step 2: Add 8 ounces shrimp to the saucepan and stir gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro until well distributed. Serve immediately with rice.

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