How to Make Easy Shrimp Mozambique - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp Mozambique is a flavorful and aromatic dish that originated in the coastal region of Mozambique. This dish is known for its bold and spicy flavors, making it a popular choice for seafood lovers. The use of fragrant spices and herbs, combined with the sweetness of shrimp, gives Shrimp Mozambique its distinct taste and texture.

One of the best things about this dish is that it is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time. Whether you’r...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup water
  • 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya Azafran)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ (12 ounce) bottle beer
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion in hot butter until slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, garlic, sazon seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in beer and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    227 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 203mg
    • Sodium: 3385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 258mg