Filled with unique flavors and textures, Shrimp Mozambique is a dish that is easy to please everyone at your table.  Hailing from Portugal and named for its former African colony, this spicy shrimp dish is a favorite among the locals in New Bedford, Massachusetts, where there is a large Portuguese immigrant population.  Serve it with rice or French fries for an easy, yet memorable meal.  The recipe calls for sazon, which is a spice blend that typically includes turmeric, cumin, and annatto.  It can be found in the Latin foods section of many large grocery stores.

Shrimp Mozambique | New Bedford, MA

tbsp olive oil (extra virgin if you have it)

Medium Onion (Finely chopped)

Garlic (Finely Chopped)

lbs. Raw Shrimp (Peeled and deveined, with tail on)

Envelopes Sazon

tsp Garlic Powder

Salt

tsp Onion Powder

Paprika

Beer (Substitute Chicken Broth if needed)

Lemon Juice (Fresh Squeezed)

Ketchup

Cup Hot Sauce (Frank's Red Hot if you have it)

tbs Fresh Parsley (Chopped)

In a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, heat oil on medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and shrimp and cook another minute.

Stir in seasonings, beer and lemon juice. Mix well then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered 15 minutes. Stir in ketchup, hot sauce and parsley. Serve with rice or French fries.

shrimp mozambique | new bedford, ma

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Kaarina Aufranc

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