Bahian Spicy Shrimp Recipes

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).

SPICY BAKED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, parsley, honey, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Transfer shrimp into the prepared baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 10 minutes.

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.

BAHIA SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Place the potato and salt in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onions and sauté until golden.
• 3. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
• 4. Add the prawns, salt, pepper and coriander, mix well then reduce the heat, cover and simmer very gently for 8-10 minutes until the shrimp are done.
• 5. Drain the cooked potato, return to the pan and mash with a potato masher or fork.
• 6. Add the coconut milk to the prawns and mix well then and the mashed potato, a little at a time, stirring vigorously until well incorporated.