Peixe ao Molho de Camarão

Peixe ao Molho de Camarão is a delightful Brazilian seafood dish featuring tender fish fillets topped with a rich and creamy shrimp sauce. This dish combines the freshness of seafood with tropical flavors, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., tilapia or cod) - 300 grams
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Tomato (diced) - 1 medium
• Coconut milk - 150 ml
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the diced tomato to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the shrimp, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the shrimp turn pink (about 3-4 minutes).
4. Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. While the shrimp sauce simmers, season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. In a separate pan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat and cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
6. To serve, place the fish fillets on plates and generously spoon the shrimp sauce over them. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial for heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.

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