Camarão no Leite de Coco with Dende Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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Shrimp simmered in creamy coconut milk and infused with vibrant Brazilian dende palm oil, creating a luscious seafood stew. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, dende palm oil, onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp dende palm oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
for serving cooked white rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp dende palm oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they just start to turn pink.
Step 4: Pour in 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 6: Serve immediately over cooked white rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.