Brazilian Shrimp Stew

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 5 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1 cup coconut milk, well stirred
• 1 tablespoon palm oil, don't use another, just leave it out if you don't have it. can be found in african markets

Recipe

• 1 toss shrimp with garlic, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper and lemonjuice, chill for 20 minutes marinating time.
• 2 puree tomatoes with juice in a blender til smooth.
• 3 cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil over moderately low heat.about 8-10 minutes. add cayenne, tbs cilantro, remaining salt cook stirring one minute.
• 4 add tomato puree and simmer for about 15 minutes, until mixture is very thick.
• 5 stir in coconut oil and then bring to a boil, add shrimp mixture and cook 3 to 5 minutes until pink.
• 6 stir in dende oil and remaining cilantro. season to taste.