Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

Ingredients

  • Raw King Prawns  -  450g
  • Lime juice  -  75 ml
  • Garlic  -  3 cloves Chopped
  • Coconut Oil  -  3 tablespoons
  • Spring Onions  -  4 Chopped
  • Onion  -  1
  • Red Pepper  -  1 chopped
  • Chilli Flakes  -  1 tsp
  • Paprika  -  2 tsp
  • Plum Tomatoes  -  3 chopped
  • Coconut Milk  -  400ml
  • Coriander  -  2 tbs chopped
  • Rice  -  To serve

Instructions

step 1
Place the prawns in a bowl with 2 tbsp of the lime juice, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of the chopped garlic. Chill for 1 hr.

step 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan. Add the spring onion and onion and fry for 5 mins, then add the red pepper, chilli flakes, paprika and remaining garlic.

step 3
Pour in the tomatoes, coconut milk and a little salt. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 10 mins. Add the prawns, all the marinade and remaining lime juice. Gently simmer until the prawns turn white, about 3 mins. Serve with the fresh coriander and rice.