Brazilian Shrimp and Yam Stew
A quick and creamy Brazilian-inspired stew with shrimp, yam, and coconut milk, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb yam, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, cover the 1 lb yam with water and boil until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash with 1 cup coconut milk until smooth; set aside.
- 2
In a skillet, sauté the 1 chopped onion and 2 diced tomatoes over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the 1 lb shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir the yam-coconut puree into the skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Garnish with the 1/4 cup cilantro and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- skillet
- masher
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