Coconut Seafood Vatapá
Silky coconut-peanut sauce with shrimp and white fish in 10 minutes—no traditional slow braise needed. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
Step 2
Add diced bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and edges start to brown, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Pour coconut milk into the skillet and stir in peanut butter and chili flakes until smooth.
Step 4
Add shrimp and fish, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Step 5
Cook without stirring for 4 minutes until shrimp are pink and fish is opaque throughout.
Step 6
Squeeze half a fresh lime over the top and serve in bowls over white rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring spoons
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