Caril de Camarão

Name: Caril de Camarão
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mozambican
Ingredients: 500g large prawns, peeled and deveined; 400ml coconut milk; 2 large tomatoes, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp curry powder; 2 piri-piri chilies, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lime, juiced; Fresh cilantro; Salt to taste

Caril de Camarão (kah-REEL deh kah-mah-ROUW)

Mozambican Shrimp Curry

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 392 kcal

Plump prawns simmered in a fragrant curry of coconut milk, tomatoes, and piri-piri, reflecting Mozambique's Indian Ocean heritage.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 30.0g

Carbs 14.0g

Fat 24.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish ⚠ coconut

Equipment Needed

large saucepan wooden spoon cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep ceramic bowl

Garnishes: cilantro, lime wedges

Accompaniments: steamed rice, crusty bread

Ingredients

500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
400ml coconut milk
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp curry powder
2 piri-piri chilies, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lime, juiced
Fresh cilantro
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic until golden, about five minutes over medium heat.
2
Add curry powder and piri-piri, cook for one minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
3
Add diced tomatoes and cook for five minutes until they break down into a thick sauce base.
4
Pour in coconut milk, stir well, and bring to a gentle simmer for ten minutes to meld flavors.
5
Add prawns and cook for four to five minutes until pink and curled, being careful not to overcook them.
6
Finish with lime juice, season with salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve over steamed rice.

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Did You Know?

Mozambique's coastline stretches over 2,500 km, making seafood curries a cornerstone of the national cuisine.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large saucepan
wooden spoon
cutting board

Garnishing

cilantro, lime wedges

Accompaniments

steamed rice, crusty bread

The Story Behind Caril de Camarão

Caril de camarão represents the magnificent convergence of Portuguese, Indian, and African culinary traditions along Mozambique's Indian Ocean coast. Indian traders brought curry spices centuries ago, Portuguese colonists added their cooking techniques, and local fishermen supplied the magnificent prawns from the warm Mozambique Channel. The result is a dish that tells the story of cultural exchange through food.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed coastal evening meals 📜 Origins: Portuguese-Indian fusion era

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