Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique Plus | The Family Table

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.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced green bell pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add diced tomato and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in curry powder and paprika; stir to combine and toast for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and add bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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