Camarão ao Curry

Camarão ao Curry is a delightful Brazilian seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a fragrant curry sauce. This low-carb recipe balances rich flavors with fresh ingredients, making it a perfect option for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Curry powder - 2 teaspoons
• Coconut milk - 200 milliliters
• Red bell pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
• Spinach (fresh) - 100 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lime (juiced) - 1 medium
• Cilantro (chopped) - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the curry powder and stir well, allowing it to toast slightly for about 1 minute.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the shrimp and sliced red bell pepper, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
7. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein which supports muscle health and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk that may promote heart health.

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