Succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with a blend of low-carb squash (or cauliflower puree), coconut milk, and Brazilian seasonings, often served inside a hollowed-out, small low-carb squash or a bowl. A popular dish, especially in coastal regions.

Key ingredients

Shrimp, coconut milk, heavy cream, onion, garlic, bell peppers, cilantro, dendê oil (palm oil), low-carb squash (e.g., acorn squash in small portion, or significant cauliflower puree), olive oil.

If you order it anyway

Ensure the 'moranga' part is a low-carb squash variety (or very small portion of traditional squash) or a cauliflower puree base. Confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the sauce. No rice or farofa.

If you order it anyway, say this (Portuguese)

No Camarão na Moranga, por favor, com abóbora de baixo carboidrato ou purê de couve-flor. Confirme que não tem farinha ou amido no molho e sem arroz ou farofa.

For Camarão na Moranga, ensure low-carb squash or cauliflower base. No flour or starch in sauce, no rice or farofa.

Watch out for

High-carb squash (if not specified as low-carb), flour/starch thickeners in sauce, hidden sugars, traditional high-carb sides.

Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.