This Brazilian Shrimp Stew or Moqueca de Camaroes is a creamy, flavorful soup that is spicy and loaded with tender shrimp. It’s super healthy for you and fits into Keto, Whole30 and even Squeaky Clean Keto eating plans.
One thing I love about soup recipes (or stews, chili’s, chowders or pretty much anything eaten out of a bowl) is that they are relatively easy to make low carb and gluten free, without sacrificing flavor or texture. This velvety keto Brazilian shrimp stew meets both criteria, and is the perfect soup recipe for any time of year.
Moqueca de Camaroes is a traditional Brazilian fish stew that is usually flavored with coconut milk, coriander, tomatoes, chilis, onion and garlic.
It’s red color usually comes from Red Palm Oil or Dende which can be hard to find in your average grocery store. Red Palm oil is incredibly healthy for you and loaded with vitamin A, so if you can get it definitely seek it out. I used olive oil in my version to make it easier for you to recreate – and it’s just as delicious in my opinion!
If you want to try it with the traditional red palm oil you can find it on Amazon for less than $10 a jar.
This easy and delicious low carb Brazilian shrimp stew recipe comforts you like you need when the weather cools down and you feel like nesting, but it also stimulates you with a fiery heat and tropical flavor that makes you wish you were eating it on some Bahian beach with your toes jammed into the sand.
Skeptical that you can get all of that from a bowl of keto shrimp stew? Taste it for yourself and you’ll find out what I’m talking about!
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Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca de Camaroes)
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
A delicious, easy to make Keto Brazilian Shrimp Stew that is Squeaky Clean Keto, Paleo, and Whole30 compliant!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced
- (1) 14 oz can diced tomatoes w/ chili’s
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce (sambal oelek if you’re whole 30)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
- Saute onions for several minutes until translucent, then add the garlic and roasted peppers and cook for several minutes more.
- Add the tomatoes, shrimp, and cilantro to the pan and simmer gently until the shrimp turns opaque – about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and Sriracha sauce (or Sambal Oelek), and cook just until heated through – do not boil.
- Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
If you can’t eat shrimp, you can substitute any mild white fish, or even chicken, for the protein in this recipe and it will taste just as amazing!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: keto soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 294
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 5g net
- Protein: 24g
Suzanne Adams says
I love this recipe! I have made this recipe so many times, I also make it with chicken. Everyone I have ever made if for loves it too. Has great flavor and easy to make.
judy says
I have made this several times and my family loves it.
Jackie says
This soup is so easy to make and delicious!!! We make it often as we have access to fresh prawns. I change nothing in the recipe as it is good just the way it is!!! Another Amazing recipe from Melissa!!
Kim says
I love this recipe! I think I’ve made it about 30 times now!
Suzanne says
I made it as written, kinda. LOL. I used a whole can of coconut milk (so as not to end up wasting what was left)and I did not have the sriracha sauce. I just added a little cayenne pepper for a little kick instead. It was brothy and that’s okay. It was delicious and my husband loved it. I roasted my own red peppers too,
Will definitely make this again! Thank you!!!
Brittney says
This stew was absolutely incredible! I made it just as directed and I will make this time and time again. My boyfriend said to “put this on the favorites list!” Tons of flavor, easy to make, and filling. Thank you for a great meal!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thrilled to hear it Brittney, thanks so much!
Siobhan Vandervoort says
Great flavor and easy enough to make.
Leslie says
This looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
Christy Kirkland says
I love this soup! It’s so simple and full of flavor. You can’t go wrong with sriracha & shrimp!
Sarah says
This was delicious! I don’t really like seafood much but thought I’d try this based on all the great reviews, and now it’s one of my favorite squeaky meals.