Mozambican Peri Peri Prawns
Mozambican Peri Peri Prawns are a fiery and aromatic seafood dish characterized by the use of peri peri chili peppers, garlic, and lemon. This dish is a vibrant representation of Mozambican coastal cuisine, blending indigenous flavors with Portuguese influences, and is celebrated for its bold, spicy character and communal style of eating.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb
- 4-6
- 4
- 2 tbsp
- 3 tbsp
- 1 tsp
- to taste
- to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped
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Mozambican
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Last updated 4/1/2026
The dish originated from the fusion of indigenous Mozambican ingredients and Portuguese colonial culinary practices, particularly the introduction of peri peri chili, which was adopted and adapted into local cooking traditions.
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