Bahian Spicy Shrimp Recipes

MOQUECA BAIANA (BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW)

Steps:

• Place crabmeat and shrimp in a dish; coat with lemon juice, lime juice, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; chill until ready to use.
• Combine rice, 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, coconut milk, chopped onion, butter, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 clove garlic in a large saucepan or rice cooker. Simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Heat dende oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sliced onion until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and crushed pepper. Cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sliced tomatoes, chopped tomato, and green onions. Reduce heat to low; let vegetable mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and cilantro.
• Transfer 1/2 the vegetable mixture to a plate. Spread the remaining mixture to evenly cover the bottom of the skillet. Spread crab-shrimp mixture on top. Top with the remaining vegetable mixture and pour on coconut milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Cook without stirring until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Serve over the rice.

CHEF JOHN'S SPICY SHRIMP CAKES

Steps:

• Place shrimp, garlic, cilantro, chili paste, brown sugar, salt, fish sauce, turmeric, and cayenne pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off until mixture begins to break down. Scrape down the sides. Continue processing until mixture is very smooth but not pureed and moves around the bowl as a mass. Transfer to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; press wrap against the surface of the shrimp paste. Refrigerate until mixture is chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
• Place panko crumbs on a plate. Scoop out equal size portions of shrimp and roll them around on the crumbs to coat. Shape into thin patties. Do this in batches.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, cook cakes in batches. Fry until golden brown and cakes spring back to the touch, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

CAMARON A BAHIANA - SHRIMP BAHIA STYLE IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onion until it is softened.
• Add and sauté the tomatoes and parsley for 5 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes.
• Season with salt/pepper.
• Melt the butter and add to main dish with coconut milk, STIR FREQUENTLY.
• Add the red peppers/chipotle powder and stir for 2 -5 minutes (make sure shrimp are done).
• Serve with some rice (white, wheat, or fried -- your choice).

BAHIAN SHRIMP STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet, add onion, pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic and tomato paste.
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Bring sauce to a boil, then add shrimp and lemon juice.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Serve over rice.

SHRIMP WITH BAHIAN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Rinse the shrimp under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels. Set aside while you prepare the marinade.2. Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large nonreactive bowl and stir to blend. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate, at room temperature, for 30 minutes.3. Preheat the grill to high.4. While the shrimp marinate, prepare the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, scallions, ginger, and bell peppers and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, increase the heat to high, and cook for 1 minute to evaporate some of the tomato liquid.5. Stir in the coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, and half the cilantro. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, until the mixture is well flavored and slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adding salt, black pepper, and cayenne as necessary the sauce should be highly seasoned. Keep warm, covered.6. Drain the shrimp and thread them onto the skewers.7. When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Arrange the kebabs on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until the shrimp are nicely browned on the outside and firm and pink inside, about 2 minutes per side. Brush the shrimp with some of the peanut sauce after turning.8. Spoon the sauce onto serving plates, dividing evenly. Using a fork, slide the shrimp off the skewers onto each portion of sauce. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and remaining cilantro and serve immediately.Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer, 4 as an entrée