How to Make Chef Roscoe's Bahia-Style Shrimp in Coconut Sauce

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In this video, join Chef Roscoe in the kitchen as he prepares Bahia-style shrimp in coconut sauce, a flavorful and fragrant Brazilian dish inspired by the coastal cuisine of Bahia. Using fresh shrimp, creamy coconut milk, peppers, garlic, and bright herbs, this recipe brings bold, tropical flavors.

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00:00Moqueca is a bahia-style shrimp and coconut sauce.

00:03It's a flavorful tropical dish

00:05with shrimp marinated in garlic, lime, and salt,

00:08but it's the red palm oil, smoky, rich, and fire orange,

00:11that gives this dish its signature groove.

00:14The base features a mix of onions, bell peppers,

00:16and scallions, all cooked down for rich flavor.

00:19Tomatoes are added for a burst of sweetness,

00:21while coconut milk and tomato sauce

00:23create a creamy, savory sauce.

00:25A scotch bonnet chili adds heat,

00:26and the shrimp are simmered until tender

00:28and perfectly cooked.

00:29The dish is served with white rice and lime wedges,

00:32garnished with cilantro.

00:33It's the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and creamy.

00:36Mm, let's go!

00:38That is great.

00:39Give it up for the chef.

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