Camarão na Moranga

Camarão na Moranga is a delicious Brazilian dish featuring shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce inside a roasted pumpkin. This healthy and flavorful meal is perfect for a comforting lunch that brings a taste of Brazil to your home.

Ingredients

• Medium pumpkin - 1 (about 1 kg)
• Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Onion, chopped - 1 medium
• Tomato, diced - 1 medium
• Bell pepper, diced - 1/2
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh, creating a hollow cavity.
3. Drizzle olive oil inside the pumpkin and season with salt and pepper. Place it on a baking dish and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until tender.
4. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
5. Add the diced tomato and bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
6. Stir in the shrimp, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink.
7. Pour in the coconut milk, adding paprika, lime juice, and cilantro. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. Once the pumpkin is cooked, carefully fill it with the shrimp mixture.
9. Serve the filled pumpkin warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from pumpkin and vegetables.

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