How to Make Shrimp Mozambique with Chef John Beilfuss. Enjoy this fabulous popular Portuguese dish!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken or tofu can be more affordable alternatives.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan and warm it up.

Add diced onion with a pinch of salt and soften for about 3 minutes without browning.

Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.

Stir in hot sauce and spices (paprika, black pepper, white pepper) and cook for about 1 minute.

Pour in white wine with saffron and let it simmer for about 4 minutes until reduced by half.

Add shrimp to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes until opaque.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until melted and shrimp are fully cooked.

Transfer to a platter and garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens