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Brazilian Moqueca de Camarão

Name: Brazilian Moqueca de Camarão
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk; 1 tbsp palm oil, or substitute with vegetable oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges

Dive into a beautifully vibrant and aromatic Brazilian shrimp stew, infused with coconut milk and fresh herbs, capturing the essence of coastal Brazilian cuisine.

4.1(61 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 7, 2025

Brazilian Moqueca de Camarão — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Shrimp Marinade

Stew Base

Seasoning

Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 375 kcal
Protein: 25.3 g
Carbs: 15.5 g
Fat: 24.3 g
Fiber: 4.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1501 kcal
Protein: 101.3 g
Carbs: 62.1 g
Fat: 97.4 g
Fiber: 16.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined	480	90	0	9	0
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 lime juiced	11	0.2	4	0	0.2
1 tsp paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.6
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 large onion diced	60	1.5	14	0.2	2.5
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced	37	1.2	9	0.4	3
1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced	37	1.2	9	0.4	3
3 tomatoes chopped	66	3	14	0.8	4
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk	420	4	6	45	2
1 tbsp palm oil or substitute with vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 tsp paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.6
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper	3	0.1	0.6	0.2	0.3
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh cilantro chopped	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Lime wedges	5	0.1	1.7	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine shrimp, minced garlic, lime juice, and paprika in a bowl.
2
Mix Well
Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly.
3
Marinate
Allow to marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté Onion
Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
Tip: For extra flavor, grill the bell peppers before adding them to the stew.
3
Add Peppers and Tomatoes
Stir in the sliced bell peppers and chopped tomatoes.

How to Make Brazilian Moqueca de Camarão

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Veggie Sauté
Cook the onions until soft, then add peppers and tomatoes, stirring occasionally.
2
Simmering
Pour in the coconut milk and bring the stew to a gentle simmer.
3
Integrating Shrimp
Add marinated shrimp and seasoning, cook until shrimp are opaque and curled.