COMO FAZER VATAPA DE CAMARÃO SIMPLES

Vatapá de Camarão Simples, a quintessential Afro-Brazilian dish, is packed with rich flavors and vibrant colors. Traditionally served as a main course or alongside acarajé, this recipe highlights shrimp cooked with fragrant spices in a creamy coconut milk base. Delight in this cultural classic with a twist of simplicity!

Ingredients

🍤 400g Shrimp Rei dos Mares
🥛 1 liter Milk
🌾 2 cups Wheat Flour unfermented using a 120ml cup
🥥 200ml Coconut Milk SOCOCO
🌴 50ml Dendê Oil Palm Oil
🧄 4 Garlic Cloves mashed
🧅 1 Medium Onion finely chopped
🍅 1 Medium Tomato finely chopped
🫑 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper finely chopped
🌶️ 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper finely chopped
🌿 Fresh Herbs Cheiro Verde cilantro and spring onion chopped
🌿 Chimichurri about 1-2 teaspoons
🍋 1 packet Sazón lemon flavor Sazón
🌶️ Sweet Paprika Páprica Doce or Colorau about 1 teaspoon
🧂 Pink Salt about 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1- Sauté Vegetables:

Heat the dendê oil in a Consul gas stovetop pot over medium heat.
Add mashed garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add onion, tomato, green and red bell peppers.
Cook until vegetables are well-mushed and soft, about 5-7 minutes.

2- Season:

Add chimichurri, Sazón, and paprika to vegetables.
Stir well.

3- Cook Shrimp:

Incorporate shrimp into the seasoned vegetable mix.
Cook until shrimp turn pink, approximately 3-4 minutes.

4- Blend Milk and Flour:

In a blender, combine wheat flour and milk until smooth.
Ensure no lumps remain.

5- Combine Ingredients:

Pour the smooth milk mixture into the pot.
Stir continuously to integrate with the shrimp and vegetables.

6- Thicken Vatapá:

Add coconut milk, stir, and thicken over approximately 30 minutes.
Keep stirring to prevent sticking.

7- Adjust and Finish:

Add salt to taste and remove from heat once desired consistency is reached.
Stir in fresh herbs if desired.

8- Serve:

Serve the vatapá warm, garnishing with additional fresh chopped herbs.

Prep Time: 15-30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45-60 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Consul Gas Hob, Pot, Blender, Glass Bowl, Glass Platter, Metal Spoon, Silicone Spatula