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Bobó de camarão: shrimp in cassava and coconut cream

The Afro-Brazilian dish of shrimp in a velvety cassava purée.

  • 40 min
  • 1 serving
  • Pescatarian
  • Latin American cuisine
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Bobó de camarão: shrimp in cassava and coconut cream

Per serving

Calories
603 kcal
Protein
38.6 g
Carbohydrates
75 g
Fat
18.7 g

Values computed from the ingredients with USDA FoodData Central and the CREA tables.

Ingredients

For 1 serving

  • Shrimp160 g
  • Cassava150 g
  • Coconut milk50 ml
  • Onion50 g
  • Tomatoes120 g
  • Bell peppers60 g
  • Garlic1 clove
  • Cilantro8 g
  • Lime juice10 ml
  • Extra virgin olive oil6 g
  • Mixed salad greens60 g
  • Saltto taste

Contains: shellfish,

Method

  1. Peel the cassava, cut it into pieces and remove the woody core; boil it in salted water for 20 minutes, until very tender. Drain, keeping some cooking water, and blend it with the coconut milk, adding cooking water until you have a smooth cream.
  2. Meanwhile peel the prawns, remove the dark vein and season with the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Chop the onion and garlic, dice the peppers and chop the tomatoes.
  3. Heat the oil in a casserole over medium heat and fry the onion, garlic and peppers for 4 minutes, until soft; add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, until they break down.
  4. Add the prawns and cook for 3 minutes, until pink; pour in the cassava cream, stir and heat for 2 minutes; adjust the salt.
  5. Finish with torn coriander and serve with the mixed salad.

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