Nancy's Tasty Portuguese Style Shrimp

Nancy's tasty Portuguese style shrimp (camarão à Portuguesa), is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Portuguese cuisine.
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
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This dish typically features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, savory sauce made from a blend of olive oil, garlic, onions, and beer. The sauce is often seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, such as paprika, and parsley, which contribute to its aromatic and slightly smoky flavor.

Portuguese-style shrimp is often served with crusty bread, which is perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce. The dish is commonly enjoyed as a main course but can also be served as a hearty appetizer at gatherings and special occasions.

This dish embodies the simplicity and depth of Portuguese cooking, where fresh, high-quality ingredients are allowed to shine through minimal but thoughtful preparation. It's a comforting and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of the Portuguese coast to the table.

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 5 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of white ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 tablespoon of Portuguese ground red pepper sauce (pimenta moida)    
  • 1 1/3 cups of beer
  • 725 gr of shrimp (1.6 lbs)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons of chopped parsley  

      
Watch the video for directions.

Video Credit: DIYwithnancyg

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Comments

Frederick Souza
Frederick Souza - 6 Months ago
Not sure about this one (5 Stars?) as it seems the flavor of the shrimp would be lost in that sauce.
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