Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
249 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
European, International, Portuguese
Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique
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This Spicy Portuguese shrimp, or Shrimp Mozambique, is a fusion of Portuguese and African flavors. The dish is packed with flavor from the sautéed onion and garlic, with a hint of spice from the African Peri Peri, and a hint of Mediterranean flair.
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Ingredients
- 1 Pound Shrimp Peel and Eat or Tail On
- ½ Cup dry white wine Preferably Vinho Verde
- 1 Tablespoon Peri Peri Sauce
- 3 garlic cloves Minced
- 1 small yellow onion Diced. About ½ cup
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 Pinch saffron
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- In a measuring cup measure out the ½ cup of wine and add in the pinch of saffron.
- In a medium sized skillet heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 3-5 minutes, or until soft.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes then stir in the salt and paprika.
- Add in the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes then add in the wine with the saffron and the additional butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Flip the shrimp over and stir in the peri peri sauce. Cook until the shrimp is cooked through and the wine has mostly evaporated.
- Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and remove from the heat. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
198mg
(66%)
Sodium
565mg
(24%)
Potassium
384mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
281IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 281IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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