Moqueca de Camarão with Coconut Milk and Dendê Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

A fragrant Brazilian shrimp stew simmered in coconut milk, tomatoes, and infused with palm oil for a rich, tropical flavor. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, coconut milk, dendê oil (palm oil) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 3 tbsp dendê oil (palm oil)
• 1 medium, thinly sliced onion
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3 medium, chopped tomatoes
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp dendê oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced onion and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 3 chopped medium tomatoes and 1 1/2 tsp salt with 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, simmer for 8 minutes until tomatoes break down into a sauce.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, stirring to combine, then add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp. Simmer gently for 6-8 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for brightness.
6. Step 6: Serve hot with steamed white rice to soak up the rich, flavorful broth.