Best 8 Shrimp Mozambique Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Portugal with our tantalizing Shrimp Mozambique recipe. This seafood delight is a harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and a touch of piquant piri piri sauce. Perfectly balanced with a medley of herbs and spices, this dish promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that elevate the Shrimp Mozambique experience: a refreshing Cucumber Salad, creamy and tangy Piri Piri Sauce, and the classic Portuguese dessert, Pastel de Nata. The Cucumber Salad offers a crisp and cooling contrast to the spicy shrimp, while the Piri Piri Sauce adds an extra kick of heat and flavor. Conclude your meal with the Pastel de Nata, a delightful custard tart that combines sweetness and a flaky pastry crust for a perfect ending.

These recipes are carefully curated to complement each other, creating a well-rounded and authentic Portuguese dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring you create a memorable meal that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Lisbon.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP MOZAMBIQUE



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This is a delicious Portuguese dish that my mom used to make for us all the time. A good crusty bread is a must to sop up the sauce. If you love bold, savory flavors, you'll love shrimp Mozambique.

Provided by Melissa Rapoza Fragoza

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Portuguese

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
10 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can beer
¼ cup dry white wine
3 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran)
hot sauce
salt to taste
1 pound large shrimp, shells left on
3 cups cooked white rice, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir beer, white wine, sazon, hot sauce, and salt into the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice; heat through for about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 155.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 3277.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SHRIMP MOZAMBIQUE



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This shrimp Mozambique recipe was passed down from my grandma and is frequently made in our Portuguese culture. Variations include adding other seafood, such as clams, mussels or scallops. I've also made it with chicken since my kids will not eat seafood. -Christina Souza, Brooksville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (16-20 per pound)
2 envelopes sazon with coriander and annatto
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and shrimp; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings. Add beer and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 10-15 minutes. Stir in ketchup and parsley; discard bay leaf. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY SHRIMP MOZAMBIQUE



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Shrimp Mozambique is zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce. Great served over rice.

Provided by tstewartgrl

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Portuguese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup water
1 lemon, juiced
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ (12 ounce) bottle beer
2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, lemon juice, garlic, sazon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour in beer and stir. Add hot sauce; bring to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 203.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 3385.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SPICY SHRIMP MOZAMBIQUE



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Make and share this Spicy Shrimp Mozambique recipe from Food.com.

Provided by leepat

Categories     Portuguese

Time 25m

Yield 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs frozen cooked large shrimp
3/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup butter
4 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup hot sauce (do not use Tabasco)
2 (8 ounce) envelopes saffron (I use goya sazon with azafran)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In pot add olive oil and heat then add the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add butter and melt.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except the shrimp and bring to boil; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Taste the sauce and add either more wine or hot sauce depending on how spicy you want to make it.
  • Add shrimp and cook additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve as is for an appetizer with bread for sauce dipping, or serve along with boiled white rice for a main course.

SHRIMP MOZAMBIQUE



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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 - 14 shrimp (med/lrg)
1 medium onion chopped fine
1.5 tblsp parsley
1 packet "sazon goya con azafran"
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
3 cloves garlic
2 tblsp butter
1 tblsp olive oil
1/2 - 3/4 cup white wine or beer
1 to 1-1/2 cups white rice

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl add garlic, sazon goya, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. mix gently. Add 1.5 tblsp butter and olive oil to pan with onion and cook until soft, 4-5 mintues over medium heat. Add contents of mixing bowl, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add wine/beer, bring to boil and reduce for 2 minutes over medium high heat. Add shrimp, parsley and rest of butter. Cook over medium heat until shrimp are done and serve over rice. Super easy and quick.

SPICY SHRIMP, MOZAMBIQUE STYLE



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This is a family favorite here in the Pacheco home. A traditional Portuguese meal made with garlic, beer, butter, seafood. What else can you ask for? Oh yes, & EASY! I like mine spicy, but cook yours to taste. This is great as a main dish, or an appetizer. Mozambique is a country in southeastern Africa, which became independent...

Provided by Tara Pacheco

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb uncooked shrimp, tail on
1 can(s) beer
4 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
4 Tbsp butter
2-4 oz hot sauce (i suggest frank's red hot)
2 pkg goya con azafran
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Add butter, garlic, and onion to a medium sized pot and cook over medium heat just until onions are translucent, but not browned. About 4-5 minutes. Add can of beer. Then your hot sauce and seasoning. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • 2. Next, add your shrimp and lemon. Cover and cook for additional 5-6 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Enjoy!

EASY SHRIMP MOZAMBIQUE



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Spicy shrimp flavored with wine and garlic. I found this at epicurious.com and am posting for ZWT. Mozambique gained their freedom from Portugal in 1975, many of the foods of Mozambique have roots in Portugal cruisine.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Portuguese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 -14 shrimp (med or large, shelled and deveined)
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (chopped fine)
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch saffron (or 1 packet sazon goya con azafran)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/2-3/4 cup white wine (or dark beer)
2 cups white rice (cooked)

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl add grllic, saffron (or sazon goya), crushed red pepper, turmeric,salt and pepper, mix gently.
  • Add 2 T. butter and 1 T. olive oil to pan add onion; cook until soft (4-5 min.) over medium heat, add contents of bowl stir and cook another 1-2 minute Add wine or beer, bring to boil and reduce for 2 minute over medium high heat.
  • Add shrimp, parsley and rest of butter, cook over medium heat until shrimp are done, serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 189.2, Carbohydrate 81.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 9.6

CAMARAO MOZAMBIQUE (PORTUGUESE-STYLE SHRIMP)



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This is a delicious and quick shrimp saute using typical Portuguese ingredients like red wine and plenty of garlic and parsley. The saffron makes it a little different, and a touch of crushed red peppers at the end of cooking make it wonderful! I used Argentine pink shrimp from Trader Joe's, and they were awesome!

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Portuguese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, soaked in 1 tbsp. warm water for 15 minutes
1/2 cup red wine
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb shrimp, peeled and cleaned

Steps:

  • Saute onion in the butter until almost browned; reduce heat slightly and add garlic, parsley, and turmeric.
  • Saute another 5 minutes then add water and saffron water.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in wine and lemon juice; bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes to cook off some of the alcohol.
  • Add shrimp, salt, black pepper to taste and crushed red peppers.
  • Cook about 5 minutes or until shrimp have just turned pink and are still juicy and tender.
  • This is normally served in small bowls with crusty bread for dipping, or it could be served over rice.

Tips:

  • Select the freshest shrimp possible: Look for shrimp that are firm and have a translucent appearance. Avoid shrimp that are discolored or have a slimy texture.
  • Properly devein the shrimp: Deveining the shrimp removes the digestive tract, which can be gritty and unpleasant to eat. Use a sharp knife to make a shallow incision along the back of the shrimp and remove the vein.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the shrimp in a mixture of herbs, spices, and citrus juices will enhance their flavor. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp will become tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Shrimp are best served immediately after cooking. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or in a salad.

Conclusion:

Shrimp Mozambique is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its flavorful marinade and tender shrimp, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer, main course, or in a salad, Shrimp Mozambique is a surefire hit.

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