Portuguese Chili Garlic Shrimp | Shrimp Mozambique (Quick Recipe)

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.

Season shrimp with paprika and garlic powder; let marinate.

Dice half of a white onion.

Crush 6 to 8 garlic cloves.

In a large pan, heat olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter on medium heat until melted.

Sauté diced onions for about 2 to 3 minutes until aromatic and translucent.

Add crushed garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds to a minute.

Add tomato paste and cook down for about 2 minutes.

Pour in 1 and 1/2 cup of light lager beer; let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to cook out alcohol and thicken sauce.

Add Peri Peri hot sauce; check for spice level and saltiness.

Add shrimp and chopped parsley and cilantro; mix well to coat shrimp in sauce.

Turn heat to medium low, cover, and let simmer for about 2 minutes until shrimp are pink.

Top with fresh lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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