20-Min Coconut Shrimp Vatapá with Rice
Silky Brazilian shrimp stew with coconut milk, peanut butter, and a hit of garlic and ginger. Served over steamed rice—ready in 20 minutes and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1.5 cups white rice, cooked
- ½ whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
- 2
Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in coconut milk and stir in peanut butter until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add shrimp and a pinch of salt. Simmer 4-5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and curl.
- 5
Squeeze lime juice over the top. Taste and adjust salt.
- 6
Divide rice between bowls and ladle stew over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10-12 inch)
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
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