Sautéed Brazilian Shrimp Moqueca with Coconut and Dendê Oil

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A fragrant Brazilian seafood stew with succulent shrimp simmered in coconut milk and traditional dendê oil, accented by fresh herbs and lime. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, dendê oil (red palm oil), coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 20 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of dendê oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium thinly sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper strips and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 pound of large peeled and deveined shrimp along with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over the top for brightness.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot, ideally with steamed white rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

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