Caldo de Camarão

Name: Caldo de Camarão
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 lb cassava root, cubed; 4 cups seafood stock; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A rich and velvety shrimp soup thickened with cassava root and finished with fresh herbs. A comforting Brazilian favorite filled with aromatic garlic, peppers, and savory seafood flavors.

45 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb cassava root, cubed
4 cups seafood stock
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Boil 1 lb cubed cassava root in 4 cups seafood stock over medium heat until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
2

Puree the cooked cassava and stock mixture using a blender until completely smooth, then return to pot.
3

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a separate skillet, then saute 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 2 diced Roma tomatoes for 5 minutes.
4

Stir sauteed vegetables and 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk into the cassava broth over low heat.
5

Add 1 lb peeled raw shrimp to broth and cook for 4 minutes until opaque and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
6

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Caldo de Camarão reach?

For Caldo de Camarão, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for coconut milk in Caldo de Camarão?

The entry for Caldo de Camarão calls for 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk. In its place: Heavy cream or evaporated milk gives the same body without the coconut flavor. To stay dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Caldo de Camarão?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Caldo de Camarão uses 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled.

Is Caldo de Camarão gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Caldo de Camarão is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the stock.

How many calories are in Caldo de Camarão?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 24 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Serve it with

Vinagrete side
Brazilian Pasta Salad salad
Lentil and Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers side

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