20-Min Coconut Shrimp Vatapá
Creamy, aromatic Brazilian coconut-peanut sauce with shrimp, finished with toasted bread crumbs. One-skillet dinner that tastes like the coast.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook 90 seconds per side until edges curl.
Step 3
Remove shrimp to a plate. Add minced garlic to the pan, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in coconut milk and tomatoes with their liquid, stir in peanut butter until smooth.
Step 5
Return shrimp to the pan, simmer 2 minutes to warm through, then squeeze lime juice over top.
Step 6
Toast bread pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat 2–3 minutes until golden, tossing often.
Step 7
Pour sauce into bowls, top with shrimp, toasted bread crumbs, and fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- small skillet or cast iron pan
- bowls for serving
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