One-Pot Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Ensopado de Camarao)

Method8 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat half of the oil in a large no stick pot over medium heat and then add chopped onion and bell pepper.

   Uses 6 tbsp vegetable oil (half) · 4 small white onions, chopped · 4 green bell peppers, chopped

2. 2

   Step 2: Let cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic (12) and cook for about 1 minute. Do not let brown!

   Uses onions and peppers in oil · 12 garlic cloves, chopped

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   Step 3: Add the diced tomatoes (2 cups) and cook for about 2 minutes. Allow the vegetables to cool enough for your blender, then transfer them with their juices, working in batches if necessary.

   Uses cooked onion-pepper-garlic mixture · 2 cups diced tomatoes, drained if canned

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   Step 4: Add the coconut milk, Clamato tomato cocktail, optional tomato paste (2 tbsp), salt (3–4 tbsp) and black pepper (2 tbsp) to the cooked vegetables. Start with the lower salt amount and adjust later. Blend until smooth in batches, following the blender’s instructions for warm liquids.

   Uses cooked vegetables with tomatoes · 4 (13.5-oz) cans coconut milk · 4 cups Clamato tomato cocktail (one32fl-oz container) · 2 tbsp tomato paste, optional · 3–4 tbsp salt, starting with the lower amount · 2 tbsp ground black pepper

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   Step 5: Using the same pot, heat remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat and cook raw shrimp for about a couple of minutes. Transfer to a plate.

   Uses Remaining6 tbsp vegetable oil · 6 lb raw peeled jumbo or extra-large shrimp

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   Step 6: Pour blended mixture into the pot, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium and let simmer uncovered for about 10-12 minutes.

   Simmer sauce · 12 minUses blended coconut-tomato sauce

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   Step 7: Return the shrimp to the simmered sauce and cook for about 3 minutes, until the shrimp flesh is opaque and cooked through.

   Cook shrimp · 3 minUses partially cooked shrimp · simmered coconut-tomato sauce

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   Step 8: Remove the stew from the heat, adjust seasoning if needed, and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve.

   Uses cooked shrimp stew · Juice of4 limes · Chopped cilantro or parsley, to taste