Macarrão com Camarão

Macarrão com Camarão is a delightful Brazilian pasta dish featuring gluten-free pasta tossed with succulent shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce. This dish is not only flavorful but also brings a taste of Brazil to your dinner table.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free pasta - 150 grams
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Shallot (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 150 grams
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
4. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, and season with salt and black pepper. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly combined.
7. Finish with fresh parsley and lemon juice, giving it a good stir before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and coconut milk, beneficial for heart health.

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