Mozambique Prawns Recipe

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Mozambique Prawns
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  1. Prepare Hot Spice Blend. In a small bowl mix together the ingredients. If not using immediately, store the blend in a small spice jar away from light and heat. NOTE: Use pure chili powder, not Mexican chili powder used to season chili con carne; the ingredients will lend the wrong flavor to the blend.
  2. Prepare Sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the prawn shells, tomato juice, coconut milk and peanut butter. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often. Season with some hot spice blend to taste. Bring the mixture back to a boil and then pass it through a sieve; discard the shells.
  3. Prepare Rice. In a large 2-quart saucepan, bring the rice, coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Take an occasional peek to make sure the rice isn't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  4. Prepare Plantains. Season the plantains with salt and white pepper. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat and sautéthe plantains on both sides until brown and soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Prepare Prawns. Season the prawns with some hot spice blend and cook them on an oiled grill or grill pan until heated through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  6. To serve, mound the rice in the middle of six warm plates and ladle the sauce around. Lay the shrimp against the rice mounds, place a plantain in between each shrimp and garnish with the peanuts and cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 275.84 Kcal (1155 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.39g 24%
Cholesterol 136.96mg 46%
Sodium 907.17mg 38%
Potassium 571.25mg 12%
Total Carbs 17.07g 6%
Sugars 8.58g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 20.14g 40%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 30%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 66.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.27 Kcal (399 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.32g 24%
Cholesterol 47.3mg 46%
Sodium 313.34mg 38%
Potassium 197.31mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.9g 6%
Sugars 2.96g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 7%
Protein 6.96g 40%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 30%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 22.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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