Peri Peri Shrimp or Shrimp Mozambique is a beloved Portuguese dish with a rich, spicy sauce that highlights the culinary fusion of Portuguese and African flavors. With origins tied to Mozambique, this dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a savory, slightly spicy sauce, making it a staple in Portuguese cuisine.
4tablespoonbutter2 when sauteing and two at end to emulsify sauce
1tablespoonolive oil
½white onion diced
6garlic cloves crushed
1packet sazon con azafran seasoningor I made my own healthier version; recipe below
1teaspoonpaprikaskip if making your own sazon
1tablespoontomato paste
1tablespoonPeri peri hot sauce
1.5cupslight lager beer
¼cupchopped parsley
¼cupchopped cilantro
1tablespoonlemon juice
Sazon seasoning
1teaspoongarlic powder
1pinchsaffron
½teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonground annatto
1teaspoondried oregano
¼teaspoonground cumin
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Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine the cleaned and deveined shrimp with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon paprika. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and crushed garlic cloves. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ white onion diced, 6 garlic cloves crushed
Add the Seasoning and Tomato Paste
Stir in the sazon seasoning (or homemade version), 2 teaspoon paprika (if using store-bought sazon), and tomato paste. Cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the spices and tomato paste to meld with the onions and garlic.
1 packet sazon con azafran seasoning, 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Deglaze with Beer
Pour in the light lager beer, stirring to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate into the sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly reduced.
1.5 cups light lager beer
Add in the peri peri hot sauce and simmer for 1 minute. Taste for salt and spice level.
1 tablespoon Peri peri hot sauce
Cook the Shrimp
Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan. Add in the parsley and cilantro. If cilantro taste like soap to you please skip :) Make sure all the shrimp are covered in the sauce. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
¼ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Emulsify the Sauce
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and emulsify into the sauce. This will give the sauce a rich, silky texture.
Remove the skillet from heat and top with fresh lemon juice.
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Serve
Serve the Shrimp Mozambique hot, with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, or over rice or pasta for a heartier meal.
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Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Mozambique
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
263
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
243
mg
81
%
Sodium
497
mg
22
%
Potassium
468
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
1118
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.