| brazilian Seafood Stew (vatapa) this Is A Hot And Spicy Codfish And Shrimp Stew Which Comes From Bahia, A Coastal Region, Where Foods Have Been Influenced By Africans Who Were Brought To Brazil As Slaves. 1 (5 Ounce) Package Dried Shrimp (about 2 Cups) 1 Large Onion, Thinly Sliced 3 To 5 Serrano Chiles, Seeded And Finely Chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Or Vegetable Oil 3 Cups Coconut Milk 1 (16 Ounce) Can Whole Tomatoes, Drained And Chopped 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt 1 Cup Soft Bread Crumbs 1 Cup Natural Peanut Butter 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil Or Vegetable Oil 1 Pound Raw Shrimp, Shelled And De-veined 1 Pound Cod Fillets, Cut Into 1 1/2-inch Pieces 1/4 Cup Minced Fresh Cilantro cover Dried Shrimp With Warm Water. Let Stand 15 Minutes; Drain. Finely Chop Shrimp; Reserve. cook And Stir Onion, Chiles, Garlic, Paprika And Red Pepper In 2 Tablespoons Oil In Dutch Oven Over Medium Heat Until Onion Is Tender. Stir In Coconut Milk, Tomatoes, Salt And Reserved Dried Shrimp. Heat To Boiling; Reduce Heat. Simmer Uncovered 15 Minutes. Stir In Bread Crumbs And Peanut Butter Until Well Blended And Mixture Is Consistency Of Thick Sauce; Keep Warm Over Low Heat. heat 3 Tablespoons Oil In Skillet Until Hot. Cook And Stir Raw Shrimp In Oil Over Medium Heat Until Pink, About 3 Minutes. Remove Shrimp To Sauce Mixture With Slotted Spoon. Add More Oil To Skillet If Necessary. Cook And Stir Fish Until It Flakes Easily With Fork, 3 To 4 Minutes. Gently Stir Fish Into Sauce Mixture. Sprinkle With Cilantro; Serve With Salsa If Desired. yields 8 Servings. |