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Shrimp Moqueca

1 hr
30 min prep
30 min cook

Serves 8

Unsaved Shrimp Moqueca

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 Medium red onion, julienned
  • 1 Large red bell pepper, stem, seeds, and ribs removed, julienned
  • 3 Small birds Eye Peppers, stem removed, minced
  • 4 Medium roma tomatoes, seeds removed, julienned
  • 2 Medium russet potatoes, peeled and medium diced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 13.5 oz Coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, minced

Instructions

  1. Place a medium pot or high-sided skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add garlic, onions, red bell peppers, and Bird's Eye Peppers, and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes, potatoes, salt, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine then add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook 4 minutes until the potatoes begin to soften.
  3. Add shrimp and coconut milk, and stir gently. Cover and cook until potatoes are fork tender (about 5 to 6 minutes) and shrimp are cooked through. Sprinkle cilantro over top and serve.

Nutrition

17gCarbs
16gFat
23gProtein

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories300
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 16g
    • 25%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 10g
    • 50%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 185mg
    • 62%
  • Sodium
    • 1410mg
    • 59%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 17g
    • 6%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 2g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 23g
  • Vitamin C
    • 60%
  • Calcium
    • 10%
  • Iron
    • 15%
  • Vitamin A
    • 25%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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