Shrimp in Brazilian Coconut Sauce - BRAZILIAN

Shrimp in Brazilian Coconut Sauce - BRAZILIAN

Info

Preparation time:
n/a
Cooking Time:
n/a
Ready In:
5 min
Level of Difficulty:
Very Easy
Servings:
1

Directions

Toss shrimp in a bowl with 1 Tbsp of oil, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Let marinade while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

Heat a large skillet with 2 Tbsp of oil and cook the onion and bell pepper for 3 minutes.

Add the coarsely chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the diced tomatoes, basil and cilantro, and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.

Add 2 Tbsp of oil to the skillet and cook the shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they start getting pink. Set aside.

Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, ginger, paprika, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper to the cooked vegetables and put the mixture in a blender; blend until the vegetables are completely ground.

Transfer the blended mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy.

Mix the sauce with the shrimp.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over white rice.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs raw jumbo shrimp5 Tablespoons vegetable oil1 clove garlic, minced2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 small onion, chopped coarsely1 large red pepper, de-seeded and sliced1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes2 large basil leaves2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish1 cup coconut milk1/3 cup chicken broth2 Tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon paprika2 oz. cream cheese, softened