Brazilian Shrimp Bobó (Bobó de Camarão)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 lb Cassava (Yuca)
• 1 can Coconut Milk
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (red)
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 2 tbsp Dendê Oil (Palm Oil) - optional
• 1 tbsp Lime Juice
• 2 tbsp Cilantro
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Peel and chop the cassava into 1-inch pieces. Boil until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and puree in a food processor or blender with some of the cooking liquid until smooth.
2. 2Marinate the shrimp with lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
3. 3Heat dendê oil (or olive oil) in a large pot over medium heat.
4. 4Add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. 5Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
6. 6Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
7. 7Pour in the cassava puree and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8Stir in fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice.

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