BAHIAN SHRIMP MUQUECA 
2 tbsp. dende oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 lb. fresh medium-sized prawns, shelled and deveined
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped
1 tsp. black pepper
1 fresh red hot cayenne pepper
1 can coconut milk (14 fluid oz.)

Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot and stir-fry the onion until golden brown. Add the garlic and prawns. Stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, parsley, pepper, cayenne and coconut milk. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with Brazilian Rice with coconut milk.

Serves 4 to 5.

 

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