Brazilian recipe
Creamy Coconut Shrimp Rice (Arroz com camarão)
A flavorful and comforting Brazilian-style shrimp and rice dish infused with creamy coconut milk, perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
3 cups shrimp stock
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 pimenta de cheiro, finely chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 bell pepper, finely diced
3 tablespoons garlic sauce
1 onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon azeite de dendê
Fresh parsley and scallions (cheiro-verde), chopped to taste
2 cups white rice, rinsed and drained
800g cleaned shrimp, seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic sauce
Colorau, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 pimenta de cheiro, finely chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 bell pepper, finely diced
3 tablespoons garlic sauce
1 onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon azeite de dendê
Fresh parsley and scallions (cheiro-verde), chopped to taste
2 cups white rice, rinsed and drained
800g cleaned shrimp, seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic sauce
Colorau, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Where to find ingredients
Fresh shrimp, coconut milk, and vegetables can be found at local wet markets (palengke) or supermarket produce sections. Azeite de dendê and colorau are specialty ingredients; look for them in the international aisles of larger grocery stores or specialty spice shops.
Preparation method
- Prepare the rice base
- Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large saucepan
- Sauté the onion and some of the garlic sauce until translucent and fragrant
- Stir in the bell pepper, tomatoes, and pimenta de cheiro, cooking until slightly softened
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan and toast it lightly until glossy
- Pour in the coconut milk, shrimp stock, and a dash of colorau
- Stir to combine and simmer until the rice is tender and creamy
- Prepare the shrimp marinade
- Season the cleaned shrimp with salt, black pepper, and the remaining garlic sauce
- Set aside to let the flavors meld
- Cook the shrimp
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil
- Sauté the aromatics—onion, tomato, bell pepper, and pimenta de cheiro—until tender
- Add a splash of coconut milk and the shrimp stock, whisking in the flour to create a light gravy
- Bring to a gentle simmer until the sauce thickens slightly
- Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until they turn opaque and pink
- Adjust salt to taste if necessary
- Combine and finish
- Gently fold the cooked shrimp mixture into the prepared rice
- Stir in the fresh cheiro-verde and the azeite de dendê
- Toss everything delicately to combine
- Serve immediately while hot, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired
Observations
Arroz com camarão is a classic Brazilian comfort food that pairs the oceanic depth of fresh shrimp with vibrant, aromatic seasonings. Ideal for those seeking a soulful yet straightforward meal, this recipe relies on a two-part process: building a fragrant, creamy rice base infused with coconut milk and preparing succulent, perfectly sautéed shrimp. The final touch of dendê oil and fresh herbs creates an authentic flavor profile that brings the essence of Brazilian home cooking to your table.
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